Healthcare Cleaning Operative - Deep Clean Team

We are looking for a hard-working

person to join our deep clean team. You will be based at Kendray Hospital in

Barnsley but work trust wide, deep cleaning our sites. The role involves hand

and machinery cleaning of hospital premises and wards. Experience would be

great, but training will be provided for the right candidate. We use trust

vehicles to get around our many sites, so a full clean driving licence is

essential. Shifts are normally Monday to Friday but will also include some

weekends and Bank Holidays. Shifts are normally 6AM 2PM although we do work as

late as 3PM 11PM in certain areas. Shift times will occasionally change at

short notice. Flexibility is key in this role.

Duties include

Hand and machine internal deep

cleaning of trust properties.

Outbreak infection control

cleans.

Using mechanical cleaning

equipment such as scrubbing machines, carpet cleaners, high vacuums and steam

cleaners.

All employees of the Trust are

strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff

and patients.

We are aware that an increasing

number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job

application forms. We strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough

screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If

you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS

Jobs application form.

The

Post holder will

Be

part of a comprehensive domestic cleaning service at South West Yorkshire

Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

Perform

domestic duties including deep clean in line with National Cleaning Standards

and Operational Procedures.

Assist

in the provision and maintenance of a high quality, customer responsive service

by providing general linen service duties.

1.1 KEY RESULT AREAS

To

be responsible to a high standard of cleanliness in clinical areas, offices,

public areas and external areas using the appropriate recognised cleaning

methods.

Responsible

for advanced and deep cleaning projects including internal and external

windows, carpets and high level dusting (dependant on work area)

Responsible for

identifying areas to be cleaned, plan and organise a cleaning programme with

relevant ward or departmental staff, ensuring patient, staff and visitor safety

is not compromised.

Operating cleaning

equipment, machinery in accordance with manufacturers instruction ensuring

that it is in a good clean working order, reporting faults immediately to

supervisor.

Use the correct use of

PPE appropriate to the area and task undertaken in line with Trust

policies. Ensuring the colour coded

equipment used is appropriate to the area and task undertaken.

Change

curtains on rotation or in the event of infection.

Follow

policy and run all water taps/showers in designated areas on a daily basis and

record on checklist.

Check

out spot cleaning to ensure spillages and incidents are dealt with swiftly and

efficiently, supported by clinical staff as appropriate.

To

adhere to all relevant COSHH assessments and safety data sheets when preparing,

using and disposing of cleaning chemicals.

To

have a good understanding of COSHH and to report any issues to your supervisor.

Assist

patients to feel at ease in the hospital environment, responding to directional

requests, referring enquiries to the appropriate staff.

Report

any damaged furniture, fittings, equipment and decor to supervisor.

Check

and report out of date portable appliance testing dates to supervisor for

rectification.

Report

any infestation sightings to the supervisor.

Responsible

for maintaining, rotating domestic stock levels, requesting stock for areas and

ensuring safe storage.

Ensure

that all waste is correctly sorted into the appropriate waste streams, label

and dispose of all waste streams from the ward/department, observing all

relevant recycling policies and procedures and take to recognised designated

points.

Maintain

and update paper based records and information as required, including but not

limited to timesheets, cleaning rectification records etc.

Respond

to initial complaints, taking appropriate action as required.

Perform

assigned duties in the event of a major incident in line with Trust Policy.

Ensure

that the required National Standards of Cleanliness and hygiene are maintained,

rectifying any defects.

Operate

and use equipment and various cleaning agents when safe to do so and having

received full training to Trust/National Standards.

Maintain

all equipment in a clean condition, reporting any malfunctioning or broken

equipment as appropriate.

Maintain

accurate documentation using appropriate documents/systems in accordance with

local and Trust standards.

Open

and/or close unit, set alarm, check security of building as required.

Communicate

effectively with stakeholders (colleagues, patients, visitors, managers and

other staff) especially when there are barriers to understanding, eg care of

the confused patient, care of patients with forms of dementia, care of patients

with behavioural problems.

To

maintain the cleanliness of the working environment to National Cleanliness Standards.

To

ensure the correct use of laundry bags with particular regard to soiled

infectious linen and laundry (dependant on area of work).

To

receive, check, sort and distribute clean linen to wards and departments daily

(dependant on area of work).

To

order stock and control linen levels so that adequate supplies are maintained

as per laundry contract (dependant on area of work).

Ensure

quality inspections are maintained and recorded following deliveries of linen

(dependant on area of work).

Any

other duties commensurate with this post.

1.2 WORKING AS PART OF A TEAM

Work

as an effective team member and support continued team development.

Support

the training of new and existing staff by demonstrating the use of equipment or

procedures that you have been trained in.

Actively

engage in good team working to facilitate effective relationships with

everyone.

Ensure

awareness of when and how to report untoward incidents and how to respond

appropriately with patients or relatives complaints.

1.3

MANAGING SELF

Participate

in the Trust appraisal and personal development plan process by identifying

your own development needs and agreeing

development plans for these.

Ensure

your required mandatory and job specific training is kept up to date.

Ensure

your own actions support equality, diversity, rights and maintain quality.

Respect

the privacy and dignity of others whilst carrying out domestic duties.

Maintain

the safety of other peoples property.

Any

other duties that are commensurate with this post.

1.4 FINANCIAL

RESPONSIBLITY

We

are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health

and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,

Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are

the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is

to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this

by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ

staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a

difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage

and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value

diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being

a foundation Trust means were accountable to our

members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people

(including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join

us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving

the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and

help each year.

We

are committed

to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and

vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this

commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

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