North West Boroughs Healthcare

We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services.. General cleaning duties: Floor maintenance - Dry / Wet Mopping / Scrubbing and Buffing / Vacuuming/ Strip & re-seals / Spray Cleaning / High / Low Dusting / Damp & Dry Dusting / Spot Cleaning / Shampoo of carpets. Wiping down / dusting of Venetian / roller / vertical blinds. Any other domestic duties designated by Supervisor / Manager / Ward Manager. Actively participate in the Trust Performance and Development Review (PDR) process and in the development of a personal development plan (PDP) together with line manager

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** Domestic Assistant (Cleaner)****Band 2****Job overview**Cleaners required for a 6 month period working for Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust. This temporary enhanced cleaning regime will support our teams at keeping Covid19 at bay.Vacancies available at the following sites:* Brooker Centre, Halton (Runcorn)* Hollins Park, Warrington* Knowsley Resource and Recovery Centre, Whiston* Peasley Cross, St HelensIf you would like to provide an outstanding environment for our service users at Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust we want to hear from you.This post is subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.On receipt of your application you will be contacted by telephone to discuss your preferred location and hours.**Main duties of the job**The role of Domestic Cleaning Assistant is vital to ensure we deliver clean, safe, high quality care to our service users, visitors and staff.You would be working in a mental health hospital on our inpatient wards supporting existing Domestic Cleaning Assistants.Previous experience in a hospital environment or a similar setting would be preferable, but training will be supplied.**Working for our organisation**Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 11 million people. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to perfect care care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. Were currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. **Detailed job description and main responsibilities**To undertake cleaning duties in accordance with cleaning schedules and instructions.Maintain cleaning standards on ward / unit to a high standard in line with National StandardsSupport the auditing process of Clean HospitalsEnsure all domestic equipment is clean and properly stored when not in use and report defects to supervisor for repairs Responsible for ensuring that all products and chemicals are locked away and used in line with COSHH guidelinesStock control - report any shortfalls of domestic products to supervisorResponsible for ensuring personal alarms are tested prior to start of shiftTo work as members of a team, carrying out facilities tasks as allocated and prioritised. Facilities tasks may include all or a combination of the following:* General cleaning duties: Floor maintenance - Dry / Wet Mopping / Scrubbing and Buffing / Vacuuming/ Strip & re-seals / Spray Cleaning / High / Low Dusting / Damp & Dry Dusting / Spot Cleaning / Shampoo of carpets* Wiping down / cleaning of furniture and general fitments to high standard of cleanliness* Carrying out barrier cleans in line with Infection Control Policies* Provide efficient removal of domestic waste, including waste collection and waste disposal* Clearing of litter / debris / and glass from within Trust premises* Removal of graffiti as required* Wiping down / dusting of Venetian / roller / vertical blinds* Cleaning of sanitary ware bathrooms / toilet areas / shower rooms* Cleaning of Ward / Unit Kitchen appliances* Salting of dishwashers* Wall cleaning / paintwork / tiles / doors below 6ft * Removal of smears from internal glass* Replenish hand washers, paper towels, toilet tissue, coloured plastic bags and soap as required* Support the sending and receiving of curtains / shower curtains as required* Key handler, locking and unlocking of premises / areas as required. Responsible for the return of all keys issued prior to leaving site. Ensure all areas left secure.* Setting up of beverage trolleys as required* Setting of tables* Full clearing of dining room after meal services* Washing up and the wiping down of spillages on food conveyors as requiredTo assist colleagues and their line manager, carry out the tasks assigned to the team or individual and to support the minimisation of overtime and sickness costs to the Trust and also minimise the waste of resources, through operating the required reporting, management or information systems.To comply with all relevant policies and procedures (including, but not limited to, health & safety, security, manual handling). As work may be carried out in a wide variety of locations, adherence to site-specific security procedures is of paramount importance.To take responsibility for the completion of all duties in a safe and efficient manner, and to maintain regular contact with their line manager.To stand in for other Domestic Assistants as required.To liaise with all relevant parties in a friendly and helpful way as is required to ensure the achievement of all duties and responsibilities.* **Internal Contacts** Contact with staff of all disciplines and at all levels in the course of day-to-day domestic and catering duties.* **External Contacts** Contact with visitors to the Trust, and with a variety of maintenance and other contractors working on site.* **Service Users**Contact with patients. This may be daily within inpatient areas for extended periods of time, or infrequently in outpatient areas. This contact may include communication with service users with severe and enduring mental health problems, who may display behavioural difficulties and import sensitive information.To work unsupervised and use own initiative in line with service requirements.To ensure timely and accurate completion of documentation, and to enter and use data on information systems.Ward / Unit specific duties as directed Any other domestic duties designated by Supervisor / Manager / Ward ManagerTo provide flexible cover across all areas where necessary within designated hoursAny other duties that may be reasonably expected and that are commensurate with the grade**Education and development**Actively participate in the Trust Performance and Development Review (PDR) process and in the development of a personal development plan (PDP) together with line managerUndertake mandatory training as required by the Trust and ensure that all required training is kept up to dateAttend relevant education and training days/programmes, as necessaryParticipate in regular supervision, engage in reflective practice and be committed to continued developmentDevelop a clear understanding of the service and role. Provide cover for colleagues in other areas where necessary**Research and audit**Undertake and participate in appropriate audit, quality assurance programmes, service evaluations and research as directed**Qualifications****Essential criteria*** COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) training or willingness to complete as part of internal induction process* Good standard of general education**Experience****Essential criteria*** Experience of working in a similar role* Knowledge / understanding of cross infection in a healthcare setting.* Experience of dealing with people.**Skills****Essential criteria*** Ability to undertake high quality cleaning/domestic duties.* Able to function as a member of a team and support the management objectives of the department and Trust* Able to deal with requests from service users, managers and staff in a friendly and helpful way.* Flexible* Good interpersonal and communication skills.* Able to work both independently and as part of a team.* Able

Domestic Assistant (Cleaner) Band 2 Speciality: Estates & Facilities Salary: 18, Per Annum Pro Rata Weekly Working Pattern: Part Time - Various Hours Available

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