Healthcare Cleaning Operative - Deep Clean

Job summary Hours Per WeekWe are seeking a motivated individual with a positive andconscientious attitude to join our Trust Deep Clean Team.You will be responsible for the deep cleaning of hospital sitesthroughout South and West Yorkshire, therefore a full driving licence isrequired.
Cleanliness and hygiene in healthcare environments is paramount,therefore we are looking to appoint staff who are ambitious, motivated and takepride in the work they do.
The range of duties and responsibilities of the postfocus on the demands of always delivering excellent standards of cleanliness.You will be required to work as part of a team often withoutimmediate supervision using initiative to prioritise and organise daily duties,whilst always maintaining a professional approach regardless of the situation.The post requires a great deal of flexibility to meet the needsof the service/organisation and the successful candidate must be able to adaptto changes at very short notice.
Although we aim to work within standard corehours, shift times can vary between the hours of and and willinclude weekends and possible Bank Holiday shifts and/or occasional longershifts.The posts available are as follows: hours per week, working Trust wide as part of a mobileteam.
Shift times will vary but will include bank holiday and weekend working.All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to befully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
Main duties of the job Working in the Housekeepingand Domestic Service the post holder will perform domestic duties includingdeep clean in line with National Cleaning Standards and Operational procedures.You will be responsible for advanced and deep cleaning projects includingcarpets and high level dusting.At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements (salary threshold or occupational requirements)set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK.
For this reason, unfortunately we are unable to sponsor anyone on a visa for this role at this moment in time.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.For further Job information, please see Job Description attached.
About us Weare a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental healthand learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,Kirklees and Wakefield.
We also provide low and medium secure services and arethe lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.Our mission isto help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do thisby providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time.
We employstaff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make adifference to the lives of service users, families and carers.We encourageand welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we valuediversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.Beinga foundation Trust means were accountable to ourmembers, who can have a say in how were run.
Around 14,300 local people(including staff) are members of our Trust.Joinus and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improvingthe mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet andhelp each year.Weare committedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people andvulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share thiscommitment.We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description Job responsibilities Bepart of a comprehensive domestic cleaning service at South West YorkshirePartnership NHS Foundation Trust.Performdomestic duties including deep clean in line with National Cleaning Standardsand Operational Procedures.Assistin the provision and maintenance of a high quality, customer responsive serviceby providing general linen service duties.Tobe responsible to a high standard of cleanliness in clinical areas, offices,public areas and external areas using the appropriate recognised cleaningmethods.Responsiblefor advanced and deep cleaning projects including internal and externalwindows, carpets and high level dusting (dependant on work area)Responsible foridentifying areas to be cleaned, plan and organise a cleaning programme withrelevant ward or departmental staff, ensuring patient, staff and visitor safetyis not compromised.Operating cleaningequipment, machinery in accordance with manufacturers instruction ensuringthat it is in a good clean working order, reporting faults immediately tosupervisor.Use the correct use ofPPE appropriate to the area and task undertaken in line with Trustpolicies.
Ensuring the colour codedequipment used is appropriate to the area and task undertaken.Changecurtains on rotation or in the event of infection.Followpolicy and run all water taps/showers in designated areas on a daily basis andrecord on checklist.
Person Specification Special Knowledge and Skills Essential Ability to communicate clearly and effectively Ability to communicate with service users who may have behavioural issues or sever communication difficulties Ability to plan your own work on a regular basis Able to understand written and spoken instructions Deal with day to day workloads linked to hygiene procedures and be able to follow written cleaning instructions Be able to use heavy equipment on a regular basis Knowledge of COSHH Handle hazardous cleaning chemicals on a regular basis Knowledge of infection control in the cleaning environment or be willing to be trained Ability to use cleaning tools and assemble / dismantle cleaning equipment Physical Attributes Essential A satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy) Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary) Training.
Essential Experience of working within a customer focused environment Commitment to undertake relevant training commensurate to the job role Personal Attributes Essential Presentable, polite with a friendly manner Caring approach Adaptable and flexible to the changing needs of the service Self-motivated and enthusiastic Approachable and diplomatic Ability to rectify cleaning standards in a timely manner Experience Essential Ability to work on own or in a team on a regular basis without direct supervision A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability) (if applicable to work area) Desirable Knowledge of cleaning within a large setting or healthcare establishment Knowledge of the potential of cross contamination within a healthcare setting Qualifications Essential BICSc qualification or willing to undertake and successfully complete within 12 months or equivalent experience at Level 2 Desirable Good knowledge of Health and Safety