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Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust logo
Full-time
On-site
Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom

Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career?  Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.

We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services.  The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.

We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.

 

Job overview

Do you want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career?

Join team "Derbyshire Healthcare" and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of "making a positive difference in peoples lives"

We are looking for someone to join our team to carry out the cleaning service at the Derwent Unit.

The required working hours for this vacancy is for 16 hours per week Monday to Friday 7am start. 

 

Advert

You will be required to:

Provide a high class cleaning service to create a clean, safe, environment for all patients, visitors and staff.

Domestics provide a high class cleaning service to all buildings within the Trust, creating a clean environment for all patients, visitors and staff.

Duties

  • Damp mopping and buffing of all floor surfaces, including using machinery. Periodic maintenance as included in the cleaning schedules.
  • Vacuum cleaning of all carpet areas, including use of machinery.
  • Damp dusting all radiators, pipes and ledges.
  • Cleaning of all furniture and fittings by the appropriate method.
  • High dusting.
  • Cleaning of partition glass and inside of windows where necessary.
  • Cleaning of all sanitary fitments.
  • Cleaning wall tiles.
  • Replenishing disposable items, e.g. paper towels, soap, rubbish sacks, etc.
  • Emptying of refuse bins and removing to place of disposal. Cleaning of all refuse holders.
  • Cleaning of lockers, beds and mattress when vacated by the patient.

Domestic Duties – duties will vary to suit area

  • Prepare the dining room ready for meals.
  • Ensure all meal and break pots are washed with the aid of the dishwasher and that the kitchen is left clean and tidy.
  • Report defaults, breakages, pests, etc,  to relevant person.
  • To work as a member of the ‘house’ team including attending team meetings as appropriate.
  • In the allotted time, any other non-patient duty as required by the Unit manager.
  • To complete all relevant paperwork as requested by management.

 

 

Working for our organisation

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”

Benefits include:

  • Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
  • 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’ service 
  • Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
  • Generous NHS pension scheme
  • Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
  • Health service discounts and online benefits
  • Incremental pay progression
  • Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
  • Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
  • Health and wellbeing opportunities
  • Structured learning and development opportunities

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.   To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site.  You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

Key result areas (main duties/responsibilities)

Cleaning Duties

1.     Damp mopping and buffing of all floor surfaces, including using machinery.  Periodic maintenance as included in the cleaning schedules.

2.     Vacuum cleaning of all carpet areas, including use of machinery.

3.     Damp dusting all radiators, pipes and ledges.

4.     Cleaning of all furniture and fittings by the appropriate method.

5.     High dusting.

6.     Cleaning of partition glass and inside of windows where necessary.

7.     Cleaning of all sanitary fitments.

8.     Cleaning wall tiles.

9.     Replenishing disposable items, e.g. paper towels, soap, rubbish sacks etc.

10.  Emptying of refuse bins and removing to place of disposal. Cleaning of all refuse holders.

11.  Cleaning of lockers, beds and mattress when vacated by the patient.

Ad Hoc Duties

12.  Order and maintain cleaning supplies to required stock level.

13.  Report defaults, breakages, pests etc to relevant person.

14.  To complete all relevant paperwork as requested by management.

15.  To open and secure buildings following procedures where required.

Additional Information 

Flexible Working

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you.  Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.

Disability Confident Employer

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.

If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team,   01332 564856, option 1, option 1  or email [email protected]  and we will be happy to provide assistance.

DBS Checks

The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month’s salary.  

 This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.