Job summary We are currently looking for flexible, adaptable, and reliable Bank Domestic Assistants who may already have some experience working within a hospital or care setting, to work as part of our friendly and growing team.You will become part of a dedicated team who are passionate about supporting the NHS and its staff in their vital work by keeping premises clean, safe and hygienic.
Bank contracts are great for those who need a bit more flexibility or an ideal opportunity to come in and try a role to see if it suits you before looking at a permanent contract.Successful candidates will be expected to work across the Basingstoke site, carrying out services in a professional, efficient, friendly and polite manner.If invited to interview, you will need to bring photo ID with you and must complete and pass a skills test in order to proceed to interview.
Main duties of the job What would you do?o vacuum cleaning; mopping; dusting, cleaning mirrors, baths, showers, sinks, toilets, washing of tiled surfaces and paintwork; walls and ceilings; emptying and cleaning bins and making sure paper towels; toilet tissue; and hand soap dispensers are replenishedo If you are working in a ward you will usually have additional duties such as washing up and cleaning the kitchen, helping to serve drinks and some basic laundry duties.
What experience and skills do you need?o You do not need to have any experience as full training and support will be providedo We are looking for people with the right values who want to make a difference and play a part in the provision of excellent care to our patientso You will need to have good basic level of English because you may need to speak to patients, visitors and staff in a healthcare environment as well as reporting any issues, and keeping basic records.
Typical Shift times are to , midday to , , to or and to over 7 days per week.
Some flexibility with these hours may be offered.
If you have good communication skills, and work well in a fast paced environment, Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust welcomes your application.
A skills test will need to be completed and passed in order to be interviewed.
Please kindly do not re-apply if you have applied within the last 3 months.
About us What do you need to think about before applying?o This role is physically demanding, and you will be moving/using equipment and furniture, stretching, reaching, bending and doing lots of repetitive movementso You will also be exposed to dirt, dust and smellso If you are applying for a role with an early start or part time hours, please make sure you think about how you will get to the site and that the hours will work for you.
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) provides hospital services to around 570,000 people living in Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire, and specialist services to patients from all over the country.
We deliver a full range of district hospital services in a variety of locations.
Job description Job responsibilities Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesFor further information about this role please see Job Description document attached.If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01256 313374.
Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential Good general education at GCSE level or equivalent Desirable NVQ or Customer care training Experience Essential Knowledge of COSHH regulations Knowledge of manual handling and health and safety regulations Knowledge of Infection Control procedures Desirable Experience working within a healthcare environment Experience in using floor machinery Skills & Abilities Essential Autonomous application of knowledge, skills & experience Ability to communicate effectively with patients, ward staff and Domestic Team Ability to work well as part of a team Other Specific Requirements Essential Wil be willing to work flexible hours, pressured workload to meet organisational needs Occasional need to support service across site for escalation and training purposes