Deep Clean Assistant

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated deep clean assistant to carry out comprehensive cleaning across patient areas, including beds and equipment, in line with infection control policies.

You will also assist with routine maintenance, waste management, and supportive portering activities, contributing to a safe and clean healthcare environment. Applicants should have basic literacy, good interpersonal skills, and a flexible approach.

Qualifications

• Level 1 functional skills in English and Maths are essential.
• Basic level of computer literacy is required.
• NVQ Level 1 in cleaning is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out deep cleans for equipment, furniture, and surfaces as directed, following infection control policies.
• Undertake routine basic maintenance to re-establish areas for use.
• Assist nursing staff with movement of patients and decanting as needed.
• Handle waste according to policies and ensure safe storage of equipment.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Time management

Ladders/Work platforms

Education

Level 1 English & Maths functional skills

NVQ Level 1 in cleaning

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Deep Clean and Turn Around Cleans

Carry out deep cleans to incorporate the cleaning of all equipment, furniture, fittings and services within an area including walls, ceilings and floors, paintwork, tiles, cubicles, rails, etc., where locations may include contaminated items.

Cleaning to be carried out in line with a cleaning schedule or as requested, using the correct equipment according to the surface and the cleaning task and in line with requirements of Infection control policies, procedures and protocols.

Cleaning requirements to re-establish an area ready for use, following decanting of patients. And development work in clinical and general areas.

Cleaning to include equipment such as, beds, commodes, chairs, filing cupboards, lockers, cupboards, draws, as identified by supervisor and/or respective project manager.

Maintenance

Undertake routine basic maintenance and minor repair to hospital equipment or other site facilities work within the building discipline to re-establish an area ready for use, where repairs would not require the attention of a fully qualified craftsperson/technician.

Duties will include removal and re-hanging of curtains, ventilation grills, radiators and drainage system cleaning as well as snow and leaf clearing and waste duties.

Portering Activities

Movement of furniture and equipment

Removal and disposal of all clinical, non-clinical and confidential waste as directed and from area of work in line with waste policies which may include the cleanliness and tidiness of the waste disposal site.

Assisting nursing staff in movement of patients, particularly decanting of patients.

Requirements will include

Working at height using access equipment, in confined spaces, patient and radiation controlled areas and hostile environment.

Use of cleaning and basic maintenance and cleaning tools, materials and agents in a manner that minimises risk to the post holder and others; taking appropriate action when problems arise during cleaning. Equipment includes that used for manual and powered cleaning of the work area.

Materials and agents include disposable cloths, disinfectants and detergents. Manufacturer's instructions and departmental COSHH risk assessments on dilutions will be adhered to at all times.

Storing of all equipment and materials in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, ensuring equipment is safely stored and does not block any entry/exits or emergency equipment.

Returning cleaning equipment and cleaning materials in good working order and condition respectively to the appropriate place after use.

Keeping work areas as safe and free from hazards as is possible during work activities and reporting of any situations where risks arise that prevent work going ahead or continuing, restricting access to risk area until the area has been assessed as safe.

Wearing of personal protective clothing relevant to the activity (PPE)

Set up hazard warnings when the cleaned surfaces are likely to cause risk to people in line with Trust guidance.

Adhere to the Trust policy in regards to precautions and health and safety measures include hand washing/cleansing before during and after the activity to minimise or prevent infection and cross infection.

In the course of your work bring to the attention of supervisor any situation which reasonably could be considered to represent a serious or immediate danger to any person or represent a shortcoming to health and safety (this should be preferably followed up in writing).

Utilise the facilities job recording system.

Obligation to attend training sessions to maintain and learn new techniques not necessarily held at work place and at times not rostered to work

Participate in staff performance reviews as and when required

Understand the inter-relationships between the various facilities functions.

Commitment to work with versatility and flexibility regarding cleaning, maintenance and portering activities.

Carry out other duties as directed. This job description is not a complete list of duties, but is intended to give a general indication of the range of work undertaken. It will vary over time as demands and priorities within the NHS change. Significant changes in the range of work undertaken will be made only after discussion with the post holder.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Level 1 functional skills in English, Math
• Can demonstrate basic level of computer literacy

Desirable criteria

• NVQ Level 1 in cleaning or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate an understanding of the deep clean assistant role within a healthcare setting.

Desirable criteria

• Previous Domestic Experience
• Experience working in a health care setting.
• Experience in cleaning protocols

Skills

Essential criteria

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Use of cleaning equipment and basic hand tools.
• Appreciation of time management to minimise departmental disruption.
• Capable of working using ladders and work platforms, working confined spaces, hostile environments etc.

Desirable criteria

• Healthcare cleaning background.
• Lifting and manual handling training.

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Understands the importance of hygiene in a health care setting
• The importance of wearing adequate and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of infection control
• Knowledge of COSHH
• Knowledge of National Cleaning Standards
• Knowledge of Waste disposal in a health care setting

Values

Essential criteria

• A good understanding of Trust Values and Behaviours and ability to demonstrate these values in the working day.

Desirable criteria

• dence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)

Other

Essential criteria

• Working unsociable hours.

The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.

Application Information

If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.

Sponsorship Information -

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