Domestic Assistant

The post holder will be required to work as part of a team providing high standards of cleanliness in all areas throughout the hospital, following appropriate cleaning procedures.

The post holder will be required to use chemicals and handle cleaning equipment responsibly, and within health and safety guidelines.

The post holder will be responsible for maintaining patient, staff and public safety through appropriate use of warning signage whilst cleaning.

The post holder is required to work on their own or as part of a team to deliver services as directed by policies, procedures and national standards which are monitored by supervisory staff.

The post holder will need to have a friendly and helpful manner and have a sensitive approach when dealing with patients and their families.

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Essential: - Good interpersonal skills; - Ability to work in a team; - Good communication skills; - Ability to keep to pre-arranged schedule; - Good time keeping

Desirable: - Good IT Skills and knowledge of IT systems

EXPERIENCE

Essential: - Effective social skills gained from dealing with the public

Desirable: - Experience working in a Hospital environment

KNOWLEDGE

Desirable: - Awareness of National Cleaning Standards

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Essential: - Caring and polite manner; - Interest in Care work