Job overview

Would you like to join our Integrated facilities  team based at Whitworth Hospital 

If so, we are on the lookout for an Integrated Facilities Generic Assistant to work 25 hours per week.  The hours will be on a rota basis working 5 days per week covering between 7.30am -12.30pm & 3.30pm -8.30pm and will include  weekends and Bank Holidays.

If you are an enthusiastic team member who is motivated and eager to learn  and you would like to make a difference to our patients’ experience then we would like to hear from you.  

Although previous  experience is desirable, it is not essential as full training will be given.

What really matters is that we provide  our patients with an excellent experience and a service that really cares by demonstrating values and personal qualities that support the DCHS way of working. 

Derbyshire Community Health Services is unable to sponsor international applicants in this role.  You can find out more about how you can work in the UK by visiting  Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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• Working either individually or as part of a team to ensure a clean and safe environment is maintained for patients, staff and visitors in accordance with the National Standards of Cleanliness. 
• To follow a work schedule whilst being flexible, being prepared to work at other sites should service demands dictate.
• Cleaning clinical areas such as outpatient and inpatient areas , treatment rooms, toilets , cleaning toilets  sinks ,  high and low dusting, mopping and scrubbing of floors   curtain changing.
• Ensure incidents are raised and recorded accurately, within required timeframes, via appropriate system ie Datix.
• Replenishing disposable items eg hand towels and ensure correct use and storage of cleaning agents and equipment.
• Disposal of waste in accordance with the Trust Waste Policy.
• Accurate completion of documentation eg own time sheet and Barrier or Terminal cleans.
• Comply with Infection Control policy/guidelines including colour coding system.
• Be aware of site security whilst undertaking duties eg closing of windows and doors securely.
• Wear protective clothing.
• Maintain equipment and materials in a clean, tidy condition and report any faulty equipment in a timely manner.
• Comply with Health and Safety regulations.
• Attend all required Trust and service specific training.
• Transportation of goods and equipment using Trust vehicles, cleaning maintenance of vehicles, carrying out simple maintenance checks, tasks and reporting of faults.

Working for our organisation

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people’s own homes and via virtual consultations.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and we currently employ around 4,500 staff.  We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year.

We deliver patient care through 11 community hospitals, 4 minor injury units, 29 health centres and a learning disability centre.  Another key part of our service is out in the community where we care for people in their own homes via therapists, health visitors and district nurses, and promoting public health in the wider community.  As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a special focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young.

DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for in the UK by the Health Service Journal and NHS Employers in their Best Places to Work 2015 campaign.  The Trust is also the runner-up in the category for the best NHS community trust employer.

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Our vision “to be the best provider of local healthcare and to be a great place to work”

Our values:

1) To get the basics right
2) To act with compassion and respect
3) To make a difference
4) To value and develop teamwork
5) To value everyone’s contribution because everyone matters

The majority of our locations offer free parking facilities for staff.

We will communicate with you regarding your application via email so please check your email account on a regular basis.  If using hotmail, MSN or yahoo email accounts please check your 'junk/spam' mail regularly.

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 protected]  and we will be happy to provide assistance.

Please note - if we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. 

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.