Deep Clean Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester is seeking Domestic Assistants to join a relief pool covering every ward and department on site, including Covid-19 and infection areas. The role focuses on deep and turnaround cleans, rapid-response cleaning and basic maintenance, with shifts during weekends, evenings and bank holidays.

Candidates should have some cleaning experience and a flexible approach, with qualifications in English and maths at Level 1 and strong hygiene awareness for

Qualifications

• Level 1 functional skills in English and maths required.
• Experience in healthcare cleaning or domestic duties preferred.
• Basic computer literacy and good interpersonal skills expected.
• Ability to manage time and minimise disruption to departments.
• Ability to work at height and in confined spaces with PPE.
• Knowledge of infection control and COSHH is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out deep cleans of equipment, furniture, fittings and surfaces across wards.
• Re-establish areas ready for use after patient decanting and support discharge cleans.
• Provide rapid-response cleaning across the site as needed.
• Discharge and infection cleans in line with local standards.
• Operate cleaning equipment safely after training and report faults.
• Assist with basic maintenance and moving equipment as required.
• Work unsociable hours, including weekends and evenings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer literacy

Time management

Use of cleaning equipment

Working on ladders/at heights

Hygiene in healthcare

Education

Level 1 functional skills in English & maths

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

The Domestic Services Team at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting Domestic Assistants for a relief pool covering every ward and department on site, including Covid-19 and infection areas. Work centres on deep and turnaround cleans, rapid-response cleaning, basic maintenance and portering, often supporting nurses with discharge and infection cleans. What sets it apart is weekend and evening shifts with bank holiday working, and cover that moves across the site. Candidates need some cleaning experience and a flexible approach.

What the job involves

• Carry out deep cleans of equipment, furniture, fittings and surfaces, including walls, ceilings, floors and contaminated items
• Re-establish areas ready for use after patients are decanted, and support development work
• Provide a rapid-response cleaning service to a high standard across all wards and departments
• Carry out discharge and infection cleans in line with the local RAG poster and National Standards of Cleanliness
• Use mechanical and electrical cleaning equipment safely after appropriate training
• Carry out routine basic maintenance and minor repairs where no qualified craftsperson is needed
• Remove and re-hang curtains, ventilation grills and radiators, clean drainage systems, and clear snow and leaves
• Move furniture and equipment, and help nursing staff move patients
• Remove and dispose of clinical, non-clinical and confidential waste
• Work at height, in confined spaces and in patient and radiation-controlled areas
• Store equipment and materials safely, follow COSHH guidance and PPE rules, and report hazards
• Attend training and performance reviews, and carry out other duties as directed

What's required

Qualifications

• Level 1 functional skills in English and maths

Experience

• Understanding of the deep clean assistant role in a healthcare setting

Skills & knowledge

• Basic computer literacy
• Good interpersonal skills
• Use of cleaning equipment and basic hand tools
• Time management to minimise disruption to departments
• Working on ladders, work platforms and in confined or hostile environments
• Understanding of hygiene in a healthcare setting

Other

• Understanding of the importance of wearing appropriate PPE
• Understanding of Trust values and behaviours, and showing them at work
• Working unsociable hours

Nice to have

• NVQ Level 1 in cleaning or equivalent
• Previous domestic experience
• Experience in a healthcare setting or healthcare cleaning
• Experience of cleaning protocols
• Lifting and manual handling training
• Knowledge of infection control and COSHH
• Knowledge of National Cleaning Standards and healthcare waste disposal
• Championed diversity in previous roles, where relevant