Domestic Patient Services Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Chesterfield Royal Hospital is seeking a dedicated Domestic Services Cleaner to maintain NHS standards across wards, departments and communal areas.

In a 26-hour rota from 7:30am to 2:30pm, you will follow approved cleaning methods, use the National Colour Coding System, operate cleaning equipment after training, and support infection prevention policies. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand to the required standard.
• Understanding of confidentiality.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Flexible and reliable attitude to working arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality cleaning service across wards, departments and communal areas.
• Clean designated areas to approved methods, NHS National Cleaning Standards and agreed frequencies.
• Work to daily schedules set by the Domestic Services Supervisor or Line Manager.
• Operate mechanical and electrical cleaning equipment after training, and clean and store it correctly.
• Support infection prevention and control using the National Colour Coding System and cleaning protocols.
• Keep cleaning cupboards secure and be responsible for issued keys.
• Complete mandatory training and comply with policies, procedures and health and safety regulations.
• Report accidents, incidents, hazards, near misses and unsafe conditions promptly.
• Treat patients, visitors and colleagues with dignity, respect and professionalism.
• Undertake specialist and enhanced cleaning tasks, using PPE where required.
• Respond to cleaning audit findings and complete actions within agreed timescales.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade as requested by line management.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading comprehension

Follow directions

Teamwork

Flexible attitude

Education

Basic Maths and English

Job description

This post sits in the Domestic Services Team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, keeping wards, clinical departments and communal areas clean to NHS standards. The work centres on cleaning to approved methods and frequencies, applying the National Colour Coding System, and handling specialist and enhanced cleaning tasks. It is a 26-hour rota role running 7:30am to 2:30pm, with some bank holiday and weekend working. visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Deliver a high-quality cleaning service across wards, departments and communal areas
• Clean designated areas to approved methods, NHS National Cleaning Standards and agreed frequencies
• Work to daily schedules set by the Domestic Services Supervisor or Line Manager
• Operate mechanical and electrical cleaning equipment after training, and clean and store it correctly
• Support infection prevention and control using the National Colour Coding System and cleaning protocols
• Keep cleaning cupboards secure and be responsible for issued keys
• Complete mandatory training and comply with policies, procedures and health and safety regulations
• Report accidents, incidents, hazards, near misses and unsafe conditions promptly
• Treat patients, visitors and colleagues with dignity, respect and professionalism
• Undertake specialist and enhanced cleaning tasks, using PPE where required
• Respond to cleaning audit findings and complete actions within agreed timescales
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade as requested by line management

Qualifications

• Able to read and understand to the required standard

Experience

• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality

Skills & knowledge

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to carry out instructions accurately

Other

• Flexible and reliable attitude to working arrangements
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team

Nice to have

• Basic education to include Maths and English
• Basic knowledge of health and safety and COSHH regulations
• Experience of working in a hospital environment
• Previous experience in a similar environment
• Able to undertake the physical aspects of the post
• Basic IT skills