Hospital Facilities Cleaner (Bank)

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Penrith; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Bank Facilities Domestic Assistant for Alston, covering hospital cleaning and related duties. The role involves handling linen, mopping floors, waste disposal, and adhering to infection control standards within hospital premises.

Training and safeguarding responsibilities are included, with flexible start and finish times across sites. Shifts may start as early as 6am and finish by 8pm.

Qualifications

• NVQ 1 in cleaning & support services or equivalent.
• BICSc certification or equivalent.
• NVQ 2 in cleaning & support services or equivalent.
• Able to work alone and in a team; follow health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collect linen stores as required.
• Comply with infection prevention and control procedures at all times.
• Vacuum carpets, ensuring cleanliness at high and low levels.
• Mop floor areas and maintain floors using appropriate equipment.
• Check electrical equipment is in good condition and PAT tested.
• Clean toilets, baths and washbasins.
• Empty all bins and dispose of waste following regulations.
• Assist with ward or departmental duties as appropriate.
• Undertake second cleaning of bodily fluids as required.
• Wear uniform and protective clothing provided, as instructed.
• Make beds as requested.
• Attend required training.

Skills

Work alone and in a team

Initiative

Health and safety

Equality issues

Supervise staff

Teaching skills

Education

NVQ 1 in cleaning & support services or equivalent

NVQ 2 in cleaning & support services or equivalent

BICSc certification or equivalent

Job description

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Bank Facilities Domestic Assistant for Alston, covering hospital cleaning and related duties. The role involves handling linen, mopping floors, waste disposal, and adhering to infection control standards within hospital premises.

Training and safeguarding responsibilities are included, with flexible start and finish times across sites. Shifts may start as early as 6am and finish by 8pm.