Facilities Assistant (Domestic)

NHS; Oldham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider seeks a Facilities Assistant (Domestic) to maintain high cleaning standards at The Royal Oldham Hospital. The role includes performing general cleaning in clinical and administration areas, adhering to health and safety protocols. Candidates must have NVQ 2 or equivalent experience and good communication skills. The position is part-time during weekends.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have NVQ 2 or equivalent experience.
• Experience of cleaning services and knowledge of COSHH and health and safety techniques.
• Able to complete mandatory training via computer.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive cleaning service for clinical, sanitary, and administration areas.
• Follow cleaning schedules to ensure areas achieve required cleanliness.
• Ensure infection control and health and safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Good liaison and communication skills

Punctual and reliable

Ability to follow cleaning schedules

Education

NVQ 2 or equivalent experience

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Facilities Assistant (Domestic) to work at The Royal Oldham Hospital, working 07.45 - 16.00 on Saturdays and Sundays.

The postholder will be a member of the Trust's Facilities team and will provide a comprehensive cleaning service for Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust (PCFT). The Facilities Assistant (Domestic) will work across the Trust's in-patient and/or community settings as assigned, which may include working on wards, clinics or admin areas.

Main duties of the job

The Facilities Assistant (Domestic) is responsible for general cleaning duties at PCFT, including clinical, sanitary, and administration areas, in accordance with the cleaning schedule, policy, procedures, and standards.

• Carry out tasks in line with Trust policy, national cleaning standards, and local instruction.
• Ensure that infection control, COSHH, and health and safety procedures are always followed.
• Follow the cleaning schedules to ensure areas achieve the required levels of cleanliness.
• Report any incidents or near misses as per Trust policy.
• Ensure that cleaning equipment and machinery is stored correctly and left in a clean condition, and report any defects to the supervisor.
• Dispose of all categories of waste safely and in accordance with Trust guidelines.
• Undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band, when requested by Senior Staff.
• Familiarize yourself with and comply with all Trust policies and procedures.
• Attend mandatory training and other training as required.
• Work as part of the team to ensure cleaning tasks are completed in all areas.

About us

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust provides high-quality mental health and learning disability services across five boroughs of Greater Manchester.

We are proud of our staff, who work hard to deliver the best care for the people who use our services.

All individuals, regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion, or belief, are encouraged to apply.

Job responsibilities and person specification

The successful candidate will have an NVQ 2 or equivalent experience, with knowledge of cleaning services, COSHH, and health and safety techniques.

• NVQ 2 or equivalent experience.
• Experience of cleaning services and knowledge of COSHH and health and safety techniques.
• Good liaison and communication skills, punctual and reliable.
• Ability to complete mandatory training via computer.
• Knowledge of NHS National Cleaning standards and NPSA colour coding.

Skills and Abilities

• Good liaison and verbal communication skills.
• Punctual and reliable timekeeper.
• Able to read health and safety documents and complete training face-to-face and online.
• Able to follow cleaning schedules and instructions and work as part of a cleaning team.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.