Job summary ** Please note this advert may be closed earlier than the advertised closing date **** Please note that this role is not on the Home Office list of occupations eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
**HPV Specialist Cleaning Operative support the Trust to provide a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our patients, staff, and visitors.Working to the National Standards of Cleanliness and Trust policy and procedures this role will involve general cleaning in both clinical and non-clinical areas.If you are considering a career in the NHS or looking for a change, if you are highly motivated, have a can-do attitude and enjoy meeting people, then we invite you to apply for the position and join our team.We have 1 full time and 1 part time position.Based at Dewsbury Hospital - Full Time - hrs per week -Week 1 - Monday to Friday, to Week 2 - Monday to Friday, to Trust Wide - Part Time - 15 hrs per weekWeek 1 - Saturday & Sunday, to Week 2 - Saturday & Sunday - to Main duties of the job You will be working within the specialist cleaning team to provide an efficient and effective service covering Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour (HPV) cleaning, internal window cleaning and deep cleaning of all areas.
Full training will be given.
About us We provide care and support to over a million people inWakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across ourthree hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront ofinnovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of ourworkforce.We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectfuland maintaining high standards.
We listen and learn because we aim to make MidYorkshire the best place to work and receive care.We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasmirrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity andgender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support tosomeone with a health and care need.
As ethnic minority groups, members of theLGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currentlyunder-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications frommembers of these groups.
We have policies and procedures to ensure allapplicants are treated fairly and consistently.We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuableguidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this!
Ifyou share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of ourpatients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description Job responsibilities Key ResponsibilitiesProviding an advanced specialist cleaning service (HPV).Replenish consumables post process.Cleaning of internal fixtures and fittings including glasswork and medical equipment.Disposal and segregation of refuse.Removal of dirty linen to disposal room.Changing of bed/cubicle curtains in accordance with Health and Safety guidelines and procedures.Safe and Efficient deep cleaning of areas and equipment as part of SOP.
Person Specification Other Essential Ability to satisfy Occupational Health screening.
Adaptable and flexible according to the demands of the service.
Understanding of need to maintain confidentiality.
Knowledge and Awareness Essential Good understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
Good understanding of high cleaning standards.
Good understanding of Health and Safety.
Desirable Awareness of Health & Safety issues.
Awareness of Moving & Handling issues.
Qualifications Essential Good standard of education in English and Maths.
Desirable NVQ 1 OR 2 in support services/infection control.
Experience Essential Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Good time management skills including ability to work to set deadlines.
Ability to work well as part of the team across site.
Ability to work flexibly, quickly and accurately.
Willingness to do on the job training.
Desirable Previous experience in HPV / Deep Clean Service.
Skills and Abilities Essential Develop and maintain positive working relationships.
Maintain a safe working environment for self and others.
Willingness to undertake job training for role and personal development.
Desirable Record of efficiency.
Good communication and positive contributions to previous employment.
Proven record of excellent filing and organisational skills.
Personal Attributes Essential Friendly, respectful of colleagues.
Ability to understand and follow written instructions and methods of working.