Cleaning Services Assistant

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Nottingham as a part-time cleaner. This role is vital for maintaining cleanliness and safety in clinical and non-clinical areas. You'll be part of a dedicated team, responsible for ensuring the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness across various wards and departments. With flexible hours and a supportive work environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the well-being of the community while developing your skills in a respected organization. Embrace the chance to make a difference in patient care and enjoy the benefits of working in a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Subsidised Staff Restaurant

27 Days Annual Leave

Staff Discounts via NHS Discounts

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and COSHH regulations is essential.
• Experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Perform deep cleaning tasks and replenish supplies as needed.
• Work collaboratively with the ward team to ensure high standards.

Skills

Cleaning Procedures

Infection Control

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Health and Safety Knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 1/2 in Cleaning and Support Services

Intermediate Apprenticeship in Facilities Services Level 2

Tools

Cleaning Equipment

Polishing/Scrubbing Machines

Extraction Machines

Job description

Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is the biggest employer in Nottingham with over 19,000 staff

Main area Estates & Facilities Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent: 4 posts available Hours Part time - 1 x 20 hours 7 week rota (18h00 - 22h00) / 3 x 15 hours 7 week rota (17h00 - 20h00) Job ref 164-6864540

Site City Town Nottingham Salary £23,615 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 28/12/2024 23:59

Job overview

We require proactive and hardworking staff to work as part of a team within Cleaning Services.

The role involves cleaning in Clinical and non-clinical areas providing and maintaining the highest standard of cleaning to all areas in all wards and departments, ensuring at all times the highest degree of cleanliness, safety and care.

There are 4 posts available.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.

Cleaning experience is desirable though full training will be given. Responsibilities will include deep cleaning tasks such as hard floors, fixtures and fittings including sanitary areas of toilets, bath/shower areas. Replenishment of disposable commodities, i.e., soap, gel and hand towels as required and the removal of waste from all areas to designated collection points.

Working for our organisation

With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world-class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Our organisation is driven by our strategic objectives and organisational values and we look for people who are strongly aligned with them.

A subsidised staff restaurant is available on site.

Annual Leave starts at 27 days a year plus bank holidays. There are also a number of staff discounts via NHS Discounts website.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Cleaning Service Duties

Ensure a timely and accurate response to all cleaning requests.

Work in partnership with the Ward Team, Facilities Team Leader/Assistant Facilities Manager.

Assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards and infection control practices in the department as appropriate.

Maintain the integrity and reputation of the department by effective communication and harmonious attitudes with patients, staff and visitors.

Ensure patient dignity and privacy is respected at all times and report where you feel this has been breached.

Safe use of cleaning equipment/assemble and dismantle cleaning equipment; order stock.

Use effective and efficient cleansing/decontamination techniques across a range of skills.

Suction clean/dry mop floors, spot clean floors and remove spillages.

High dusting, damp dusting furniture, fixtures, fittings and ledges.

Spot clean internal glass as necessary.

Cleansing of wash hand basins, sinks, showers, WC’s and fittings. Replenish supplies.

Cleansing of beds, bedside lockers.

Cleanse and refill soap dispensers and paper towel holders.

Removal of waste from wards and departments to designated collection points.

Use of polishing/scrubbing machines for maintenance of hard floors.

Use of extraction machine for carpet/upholstery cleaning.

Routine curtain changes (bed/window/screen curtains).

Making up of on-call and relatives overnight stay beds.

Use of ride on cleaning equipment; sweeper, scrubber dryer and burnishing equipment.

Undertaking any other relevant duties which are delegated from time to time.

Safe handling of cleaning agents and dilution ratios. Hazardous chemicals to be kept securely in storage areas when not in use.

All cleaning equipment must be decontaminated daily and maintained in a safe usable condition - faults must be reported to a Facilities Team Leader immediately.

Attend training courses including on the job training and training in the use of specific machinery as required.

Cleansing cupboards are to be decontaminated and kept tidy at all times.

Cleansing of infected room/bays in accordance with NUH Infection Control & Prevention Policy.

Close liaison with the cleaning services and team leader and ward manager in identifying additional cleans, such as isolation rooms and bed space terminal.

To act as a buddy to new starters (after training).

To ensure that a clean protective uniform is worn at all times when on duty and to use relevant Personal Protection Equipment in accordance with the policies provided by the Trust.

Demonstrates cleaning procedures to new starters.

Completes timesheets or similar work records.

Ensure concentration while using cleaning equipment.

To undertake isolation cleansing when required following Infection Control Isolation Policy and Procedures.

To work in accordance with the Trust’s Policies and Procedures including COSHH, Manual Handling, Health and Safety, Infection Control and attend annual training.

Carry out specialist cleaning when required / with relevant training in:

Theatres, Pharmacy, Laboratories, Labour Suite, Bioquell Training (Decontamination).

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

• Knowledge or training equivalent to NVQ Level 1/2 in Cleaning and Support Services.
• Intermediate Apprenticeship in Facilities Services Level 2 or equivalent training.
• Knowledge of cleaning/hygiene COSHH procedures.

Experience

• Cleaning in a domestic environment including knowledge of cleaning procedures and processes.
• Experience of working/communicating with the general public.
• Experience of working within a team.
• Previous experience of cleaning in a commercial capacity.
• Experience of working in a healthcare environment.
• Good working knowledge of health and safety issues.

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Closing Dates

Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

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