Bank Domestic Assistant- Clifton | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 22 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £22,378 - £23,602 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 May 2024 |
| Location: | Lytham St Annes, FY8 1PB |
| Company: | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6239438/382-ATL23-24 |
Summary
Please note that this role is advertised on behalf of Atlas BFW Management Ltd (Atlas), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and as such, successful applicant(s) will be on Atlas Terms and Conditions. For further information about Atlas, please visit: www.bfwml.co.uk
The overview:
The post holder will be required to carry out general cleaning duties to the recognised standards across the Atlas portfolio, to suit the needs of the business, covering for holidays, sickness and other periods as and when required on an ad-hoc basis.
The role will be working at Clifton Hospital, cleaning both clinical and non-clinical areas.
It is essential to hold a current driving license and have access to a vehicle, as you will be required to travel between sites with the Atlas footprint to deliver the role.
We are looking for someone who has a Grade C or equivalent in Maths and English at GCSE level. It would be advantageous is you have previous experience cleaning, especially in a health care setting as well as holding relevant qualifications or training such as an NVQ in Cleaning or Basic Training in Health & Safety, Control of Substance Hazardous to Health (COSHH) - however, this is not essential.
Please be aware that with this role you may require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), further information will be provided if you are successful for interview.
The post holder will be required to carry out general cleaning duties to the recognised standards across the Atlas portfolio, to suit the needs of the business, covering for holidays, sickness and other periods as and when required on an ad-hoc basis.
• Regular vacuuming and occasional shampooing of carpeted areas using carpet cleaning machinery.
• Regular maintenance of hard floors using a buffing machine i.e. spray cleaning, scrubbing and buffing.
• Daily cleaning of in patient areas.
• Regular high and low damp dusting including all worktops, ledges, skirting, picture frames, notice boards, radiators, desks and shelving and general fixtures and fittings.
• Daily dusting of all non-clinical electrical equipment, furniture and periodic application of spray polish.
As experts in healthcare facilities and property management, we deliver fully-managed healthcare facilities services and property management solutions to clients throughout Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and North Lancashire.
Our teams ensure our clients’ properties and amenities provide the best environment for their customers, patients, staff and visitors.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we support the Trust’s frontline clinical services and assist with the delivery of patient care, through our service provision.
Our profits are used to help grow our business, whilst providing additional employment, training and development opportunities for local people.
Visit: bfwml.co.uk for further information.
• Daily cleaning of all washbasins, toilets, sluice sinks and sanitary fittings including replenishment of soap and hand towel dispensers and toilet tissue, as necessary.
• Routinely clean all internal glazing i.e. partitions, door glazing and mirrors.
• Daily emptying of clinical and domestic waste containers and litter bins using colour coded bags including removal to storage at approved locations
• Ensuring that premises are secure by locking all doors and reporting any suspicious behavior.
• Acquiring an understanding of departmental guidance notes and following procedures therein.
• Reporting faults to cleaning equipment and damage to furniture, fittings and décor to the relevant level of seniority.
• Stock control i.e. regular ordering of cleaning materials and equipment, by completion of the relevant forms.
• Using only materials and equipment provided by Atlas BFW Management Ltd and ensuring they are securely locked away when not in use.
• Wearing, at all times, of protective clothing provided by Atlas and keeping in a clean and serviceable condition. Wearing at all times and being responsible for the Atlas Uniform and identify badge.
• Assisting at and/or providing cover at other premises at which Atlas provide a service as necessary, in agreement with the Domestic Supervicsor/Domestic Team Leader.
• To act in accordance with BFW Management Ltd Constitution and other Codes of Conduct.
• To participate in staff development, appraisal and training as appropriate, including continuous professional development
• To comply with BFW Management Ltd agreed policies and procedures including but not limited to Health and Safety, and Equal Opportunities Policies, the Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information Act, Financial Management Regulations and other relevant NHS and Government Regulations, Directives and area wide priorities
• To undertake any other tasks, duties and responsibilities as directed and appropriate to the level of the role subject to any reasonable adjustments under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 as incorporated into the Equality Act 2010
• To participate in the wider development of the function and contribute to service improvement as required.
Please ensure you have read the full Job Description & Person Specification for more information, and before applying for this role.
This advert closes on Monday 6 May 2024
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