Bank Domestic Assistant Band 2

The postholder will be expected to consistently demonstrate behaviours aligned to the Trust's shared commitments, embedding compassion, inclusion, integrity and excellence in their day-to-day practice.

We are looking for Domestic Assistants to work the following shifts:

1.Attend, where requested all audits relating to quality control for domestic and food services.

2.Fully comply with all aspects of the Trusts time and attendance systems and reporting absence in the correct manner.

3.You may be required to have contact with patients, to assist with non-clinical needs and to communicate concerns to nursing staff. This would be either as part of your standard duties or where cover is needed due to service needs, planned/unplanned absences.

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1.Undertake all general cleaning duties to a high standard within your daily assigned areas.

2.High and low dusting of all surfaces to include furniture, fixtures and fittings, bed frames, examination couches, curtain rails and lampshades.

3.Cleaning of all doors, internal glass, and spot cleaning of walls, partitions and mirrors.

4.Cleaning of sanitary areas, to include sinks, showers, baths, WCs and sluice rooms.

5.Cleaning of floor areas, to include sweeping, vacuuming, mopping and buffing using various floor machines.

1.Everyone is responsible for communicating accidents and risks in accordance with the Trusts policies. This will include informing the ward sister or charge nurse of issues within wards.

2.Be aware of and comply with the Trusts Health, Safety and Risk policies; reporting any issues or concerns to the relevant team leader.

1.To take full responsibility for a high standard of personal hygiene and to maintain a clean and tidy appearance.

2.To wear your uniform and protective equipment as provided. You should wear safe, comfortable footwear and minimal jewellery and satisfy the requirements of the Trusts uniform policy, i.e. bare below the elbows.

3.You are expected to be polite, considerate and respectful to all patients, relatives, visitors and staff at all times, considering the impact upon the patients experience.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JD & PS

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion.

If you have good communication skills, and work well in a fast paced environment, the Royal Free welcomes your application.

Experience

Essential: - Previous cleaning experience

Desirable: - Experience of using buffing machine/hanging curtains

Skills and aptitude

Essential: - To be able to follow instructions, policies and procedures; - Ability to respond to customer request in a polite, efficient manner

Desirable: - Effective communication skills; - NVQ level 2 Cleaning and Support Services Skills

Royal Free Shared Commitments

Essential: - Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust's Shared Commitments

Personal qualities and attributes