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Bank Domestic Assistant - Higher Level

Job details
Posting date: 10 April 2024
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: £22,383 pro rota per annum
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 10 May 2024
Location: Trustwide, NE23 6NZ
Company: Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 6189298/319-6189298HD

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Summary

A Vacancy at Northumbria Healthcare - NHCT Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.


Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management (NHFM) provides specialist project management, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Please note that NHFML is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will be an employee of the subsidiary and not the NHS. Please note the terms and conditions are closely aligned to that of the NHS.

We require reliable, enthusiastic and motivated Domestics to join our bank to work within our hospital and community sites. In return you will can offer you:
• Flexible hours; choose when and where you want to work
• Competitive pay rates; including enhanced pay for unsociable hours
• Paid annual leave
• Pension scheme
• A fast-track recruitment process if you move to a substantive role
• Opportunities to work in different wards and departments, including community, dental and specialist services
• Access to Services, such as those provided by our Staff Wellbeing Team
• Ability to book your shifts from home using our online portal
• Option to block-book shifts in a set period
• SMS notifications of shift availability
• Access to staff newsletters and bulletins
• Eligible for various local and national discounts which are available to NHS staff
• Free uniform, where applicable



Our Domestics maintain the standard of cleanliness throughout our hospital, corporate and community settings by means of approved cleaning methods.

The role is to support high standards of care to our patients. You will need to embrace our trust values, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and have a flexible approach to your work.

We particularly require bank Domestics who can cover shifts in the following areas:
• Alnwick
• Berwick
• Blyth
• Hexham
• North Tyneside General Hospital
• NSECH
• Wansbeck General Hospital

We have variety of shifts across 7 days a week and there will be hours to suit all. We offer hourly pay enhancements for shifts covered at night and over the weekends. This equates to approx. £13.66 per hour on a Saturday or any weekday between the hours of 8pm and 6am, or £17.83 per hour on a Sunday or public holiday.

NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provide specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.

Work for us and you will be making a real difference to the NHS and the thousands of people who use our services each year. Visit our websitewww.nhfm.co.ukfor more information about who we are and benefits of working for us.

Maintain the standard of cleanliness as specified throughout the designated work area by means of approved cleaning methods.

Able to complete a range of routine work procedures such as:
• Cleaning of floor areas as scheduled by means of vacuuming, mopping, buffing and spray cleaning.
• Undertake “deep cleans” in areas where infection is present
• Removal of rubbish including domestic and clinical waste from designated areas to disposal point
• Cleaning of sanitary areas, toilet, sinks, shower cubicles and staff changing areas
• Damp dusting of all surfaces, ledges, shelves, curtain rails
• Cleaning of internal glass
• Taking down and putting up of curtains
• Scheduled cleaning of chairs
• Scheduled cleaning of carpets
• To wash walls (shoulder height) fitting and windows where required
• Use all equipment and materials in a correct and safe manner
• Report all faults queries or problems to the Ward Manager/Domestic Supervisor
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in all work areas
• Carry out any urgent spot cleaning and spillage
• Participate in training programmes relevant to efficiency, fire drills, hygiene, the requirements of the health and safety at Work regulations and other courses as deemed necessary for the efficient working of the department.
• Any other duties as deemed appropriate.


This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Apr 2024

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