Hotel Services Domestic / Portering Assistant, Northwich Victoria

Chicago Chiropractic & Sports Injury Centers; Northwich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in the domestic team at a prominent hospital in Northwich. This role involves maintaining high standards of cleanliness in various hospital areas, including new surgical facilities. As a vital part of the team, you will ensure a safe and hygienic environment for patients and staff. Flexibility is key, as you may need to travel between different sites. While previous experience is helpful, full training will be provided, making this a great opportunity for those looking to start a career in healthcare support. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional service and patient care.

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education required.
• Experience in healthcare and working with the public is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high-level cleaning services in all hospital areas.
• Assist with patient transfers and respond to cleaning requests promptly.
• Ensure compliance with infection control policies.

Skills

Cleaning Services

Teamwork

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Education

General Education including Mathematics and English

Tools

Cleaning Equipment

Job description

A Vacancy at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

An exciting opportunity has arrived to join the domestic team at Victoria Infirmary, Northwich incorporating the new Cheshire & Merseyside Surgical Centre due to open in 2025.

Being a Hospital domestic / porter can be a very demanding, fast paced role. You will be expected to clean all areas within the Hospital, including the new theatres, clinic rooms, waiting rooms and high risk areas to a very high standard. You will also assist with the transfer of patients / deliveries between the hospital's departments.

We have various part time positions available - HOURS TO BE CONFIRMED LATER.

To provide a professional cleaning service in public, patient and staff areas in compliance with NHS guidance for standards of cleanliness and in association with departmental/managers, housekeepers and supervisors, to ensure the delivery of a quality, patient focused service.

You will need to be hard working, reliable and a great team player.

Although the hours are predominately based at Victoria Infirmary incorporating the new Cheshire & Merseyside Surgical Centre, you will need to be flexible and able to travel at short notice between other sites belonging to the Trust to assist with the changing demands of the service.

If you think this could be the role for you, we would like to hear from you. Previous experience would be helpful, however, full training will be provided.

Main Responsibilities of the Job:

1. To provide and maintain high level and professional cleaning services in all public, patient, staff and residential areas of the hospital.
2. To respond quickly to transfer patients, equipment and goods deliveries between hospital departments, as requested by departmental managers and clinical staff.
3. To respond quickly and efficiently to cleaning requests following spillages.
4. To deliver specialist cleaning processes for theatres, clinic rooms, patient waiting areas, furnishings, floorings and various surfaces.
5. To clean general and patient equipment in accordance with agreed guidance from Infection Control, VIN management and the facilities co-ordinator.
6. Complete written schedules of work and weekly stock / linen orders.
7. To clean isolation areas, infection areas in accordance with Trust Infection Control Policy.
8. To effectively clean all patient areas - clinical and non-clinical.
9. To assist in maintaining safe and tidy departmental and public areas of the hospital including the new paediatric waiting room.
10. To report problems with cleanliness as and when they arise to the facilities co-ordinator.
11. To dispose of household, confidential and clinical waste in accordance with legislation and Trust policy.
12. To maintain and clean manual and electrical cleaning equipment.
13. To be aware of the safety of other people’s property and belongings.

Some of the Essential Requirements of the Post:

1. Good standard of general education, including Mathematics, English Language & Literacy.
2. Experience of working in a healthcare area.
3. Experience of working with the general public.
4. Be an excellent team player with a 'can do' attitude.
5. Good attendance record.
6. Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the job description.
7. Able to work on your own initiative but also work as part of a small and dedicated team.

This advert closes on Monday 13 Jan 2025.