Domestic Support Worker Higher Level

NHS; Kendal; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare team as a Domestic Assistant at Furness General Hospital. You will play a vital role in ensuring cleanliness and safety for patients and staff. This position offers 25 hours of work per week, Monday to Friday, with responsibilities including maintaining cleanliness, organizing schedules, and adhering to safety standards. If you are passionate about service delivery and want to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Evidence of good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety and COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in clinical and public areas.
• Plan and organize cleaning schedules with relevant staff.
• Operate cleaning equipment and report faults.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to plan and manage workload

Good interpersonal skills

Education

BICS qualification or equivalent NVQ Level 2

Job description

Would you like to be part of a team ensuring high standards of cleanliness are achieved for patients, visitors, and staff?

Are you passionate about service delivery and keen to develop in a support role?

Do you want to go home at the end of your shift knowing you helped make your local hospital a great place to be cared for?

If you answered yes to any of the above, we want to hear from you!

At University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, employees and patients are at the heart of everything we do. We have exciting opportunities to join our Facilities department at Furness General Hospital as a Domestic Assistant, supporting the Trust in delivering a clean and safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

The role is 25 hours per week, working Monday to Friday.

Main duties of the job

To maintain a high standard of cleanliness in clinical, public, and external areas using recognized cleaning methods.

Identify areas to be cleaned, plan and organize cleaning schedules with relevant ward or departmental staff, ensuring patient, staff, and visitor safety.

Operate cleaning equipment and machinery according to manufacturer's instructions, ensuring they are in good working order, and report faults immediately.

Undertake deep clean and isolation cleans following national and local guidelines.

Perform spot cleaning to manage spillages and incidents swiftly and efficiently, with support from clinical staff as needed.

Adhere to all relevant COSHH assessments and safety data sheets when handling cleaning chemicals.

About us

We operate from three main hospitals: Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and RLI offer a range of general hospital services, including emergency departments, critical and coronary care units, and specialist outpatient services.

WGH provides general hospital services, an urgent treatment centre, and outpatient diagnostics.

All three hospitals provide planned care, including outpatient services, diagnostics, therapies, day surgery, and inpatient care, alongside community outreach services across Morecambe Bay.

Job responsibilities

For detailed information about the role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification under the supporting documents. More information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be found on our website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• Evidence of good literacy and numeracy skills
• Willingness to work towards a BICS qualification or equivalent NVQ Level 2
• Knowledge of health and safety and COSHH

Experience

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience in cleaning within a healthcare setting
• Understanding of cross-contamination risks in healthcare environments

Skills, ability, and knowledge

• Effective communication skills
• Ability to plan and manage workload
• Ability to understand written and spoken instructions
• Ability to operate heavy equipment and handle hazardous chemicals safely
• Good interpersonal skills for face-to-face interactions
• Knowledge of infection control practices in cleaning

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to assess any criminal convictions.