Domestic Support Worker Higher Level - Furness General Hospital

NHS; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Barrow-in-Furness is looking for a Domestic Assistant to ensure high standards of cleanliness for patients and staff at Furness General Hospital. The role requires part-time commitment of 11.5 hours weekly, focusing on maintaining cleanliness in clinical areas and adhering to safety guidelines. Previous cleaning experience is essential, and candidates should demonstrate good communication and planning skills.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience essential.
• Ability to work independently or in teams without supervision.
• Knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in clinical and public areas.
• Organize cleaning programs and ensure safety for patients and staff.
• Operate cleaning equipment and perform deep cleans as required.

Skills

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Ability to communicate clearly

Knowledge of infection control

Ability to plan workload

Education

BICS Qualification or NVQ Level 2

Job description

Job Summary

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 role within a support setting? 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 have answered yes to any of the above then we want to hear from you!

Here, employees and patients are at the heart of everything that we do. We have new exciting opportunities to join our Facilities department at Furness General Hospital as a Domestic Assistant to support the Trust in delivering a clean and safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. The role is 11.5 hours per week – 7.30 a.m. to 1.45 p.m. Saturday/Sunday. This post is internal to One LSC staff only.

Main Duties

• To be responsible for a high standard of cleanliness in clinical areas, public areas and external areas using the appropriate recognised cleaning methods.
• Responsible for identifying areas to be cleaned, plan and organise a cleaning programme with relevant ward or departmental staff, ensuring patient, staff and visitor safety is not compromised.
• Operating cleaning equipment and machinery in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, ensuring that it is in good clean working order, reporting faults immediately to supervisor.
• Undertake deep clean/isolation cleans following national and local guidelines.
• Carry out spot cleaning to ensure spillages and incidents are dealt with swiftly and efficiently, supported by clinical staff as appropriate.
• To adhere to all relevant COSHH assessments and Safety Data sheets when preparing, using and disposing of cleaning chemicals.

Person Specification

• Education and qualifications – Essential: Evidence of good literacy and numeracy skills; Possess or willing to work towards a BIC's Qualification or equivalent NVQ Level 2.
• Education and qualifications – Desirable: Health and Safety knowledge; Knowledge of COSHH.
• Experience – Essential: Previous cleaning experience; Ability to work on your own or in a team without direct supervision.
• Experience – Desirable: Knowledge of cleaning in a healthcare establishment; Knowledge of the potential of cross‑contamination within a healthcare setting.
• Skills, ability and knowledge – Essential: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively; Plan your own workload; Understand written and spoken instructions; Use heavy equipment on a regular basis; Handle hazardous cleaning chemicals on a regular basis; Knowledge of infection control in the cleaning environment.
• Skills, ability and knowledge – Desirable: Deal with a diverse range of people face to face; Communicate within a team and provide diverse feedback to colleagues and line managers.

Additional Information

• Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a submission for disclosure will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
• Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. (Note: No links are included in this description.)

Contract & Compensation

• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: 2
• Salary: £24,465 a year pro rata per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part‑time

Location

Furness General Hospital, Dalton Lane, Barrow in Furness, LA14 4LF