Domestic Patient Services Assistant

Derbyshire Support & Facilities Services Limited; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited is seeking reliable individuals to join the Domestic Services Team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. You will contribute to infection prevention and patient experience by maintaining high cleanliness standards across wards and communal areas.

We require basic Maths and English, good communication, and the ability to work as part of a team. The role includes bank holiday work and a flexible, supportive environment within DSFS and the NHS framework.

Qualifications

• Basic reading and comprehension.
• Maths and English basic literacy.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety across the hospital.
• Clean designated areas following approved methods and schedules.
• Follow daily work plans set by supervisor/line manager.
• Operate cleaning equipment safely after training and store correctly.

Skills

Reading ability

English basics

Health & Safety

Teamwork

Education

Basic education (Maths & English)

Job description

Our people are our greatest strength and through our people we strive to make continuous improvements.

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We are seeking motivated and reliable individuals to join the Domestic Services Team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.

The Domestic Services Department plays a crucial role in supporting patient care by providing a high-quality cleaning service across wards, clinical departments, and communal areas throughout the Trust. The team is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, hygienic, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness are consistently achieved.

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the delivery of excellent healthcare services by supporting infection prevention and enhancing the patient experience.

We have 3 vacancies for 22.5 hours each working:

· Monday to Friday

· Bank Holiday working is required

The successful candidate will be committed to delivering high standards of work, demonstrate attention to detail, and be able to work effectively as part of a team.

Please note: Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety throughout the hospital.

• Deliver a high-quality cleaning service across wards, departments, and communal areas, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety.
• Clean designated areas in accordance with approved cleaning methods, NHS National Cleaning Standards, and agreed cleaning frequencies.
• Work in line with daily schedules as directed by the Domestic Services Supervisor or Line Manager.
• Safely operate mechanical and electrical cleaning equipment following appropriate training and ensure equipment is cleaned and stored correctly after use.
• Support infection prevention and control by adhering to the National Colour Coding System and relevant cleaning protocols.
• Ensure cleaning cupboards are kept secure and maintain responsibility for issued keys.
• Comply with mandatory training requirements and all 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 at all times.
• Undertake specialist and enhanced cleaning tasks, including the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) where required.
• Respond to cleaning audit findings and complete required actions within agreed timescales.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade and responsibilities of the role as requested by line management.

Working for our organisation

Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Ltd. (DSFS) is a subsidiary company that’s 100% owned by Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

DSFS has just over 900 staff across Soft and Hard Facilities Services, and our corporate services including, ICT, Patient Records, Switchboard, Procurement, Finance and Clinical Engineering. Very much part of the ‘Chesterfield Royal family’, DSFS builds on solid NHS foundations to offer a more commercial approach that’s dynamic, flexible, and proactive.

DSFS are proud to be striving to achieve a truly diverse and inclusive flexible workforce by valuing and welcoming everyone’s abilities, uniqueness, and individuality. All our colleagues have the right to and should be able to feel 100% themselves at work; we believe that all our people add to and should improve our culture and not just fit in with it. By embracing our diverse backgrounds and differences our culture becomes richer and makes us stronger together.

Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited currently do not offer a Certificate of Sponsorship, any applications which require sponsorship will not be considered

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached to this vacancy. These documents provide a comprehensive overview of the role, including the key responsibilities and duties, as well as the essential and desirable criteria required for the position.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• To be able to read and understand to the required standard
• Basic education to include Maths and English
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations

Experience

• Understanding the importance of confidentiality
• Experience of working in a hospital environment
• Previous experience in a similar environment

Skills and Knowledge

• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to carry out instructions accurately
• Able to undertake the physical aspects of the post
• Basic IT skills

Personal Attributes

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

Flexible Working

If you're looking for flexible or predictable working arrangements, please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate this. If it works for our service and patients, we will do our best to make it work for you.

VISA's and Immigration system

Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited currently do not offer a Certificate of Sponsorship, any applications which require sponsorship will not be considered at this point in time.

When DSFS Ltd are able to offer sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK), applicants will be required to provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services (‘DSFS’) is committed to ensuring the safety of all our staff and patients therefore encourages and supports staff to be vaccinated against COVID19 as this remains the best line of defence against the virus.

Communications

Communications throughout the application process will be via e-mail therefore please check your e-mail account, spam folders and NHS Jobs (where applicable) account regularly.

References are also requested by email (where possible). Therefore, to speed up the recruitment process please provide an up to date email address for all referees when completing your application form.

If you require any support in completing the application form, please do not hesitate to contact the DSFS Human Resources team on 01246 513737 / [e-mail] and we will be happy to provide assistance.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.