Job Description

We are looking for friendly, flexible and conscientious people with a love of cleaning to join our team of Domestic Assistants at Wansbeck General Hospital.



This position is to work 18 hrs per week. Shifts worked are usually either 7am - 1pm, 12pm-6pm or 1pm - 7pm and this post includes working a share of weekends and Bank Holidays.



Other hours may also be available.



Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.



Quite simply, the NHS could not function without our Domestics! Every single service in the Trust relies on domestics to keep the place clean and safe for patients, visitors and staff. You'll be part of a team striving to maintain the highest cleanliness standards in wards, departments, corridors and offices, and in doing so making a real difference to the NHS.



NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provide specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.



Work for us and you will be making a real difference to the NHS and the thousands of people who use our services each year. Visit our website www.nhfm.co.uk for more information about who we are and benefits of working for us.

To complete a range of routine work procedures such as:

Cleaning of floor areas as scheduled by means of vacuuming, mopping, buffing and spray cleaning.



Undertake "deep cleans" in areas where infection is present



Removal of rubbish including domestic and clinical waste from designated areas to disposal point.



Cleaning of sanitary areas, toilet, sinks, shower cubicles and staff changing areas.



Damp dusting of all surfaces, ledges, shelves, curtain rails.



Cleaning of internal glass.



Taking down and putting up of curtains.



Scheduled cleaning of chairs.



Scheduled cleaning of carpets.



To wash walls (shoulder height) fitting and windows where required.



Use all equipment and materials in a correct and safe manner.



Report all faults queries or problems to the Ward Manager/Domestic Supervisor.



Maintain high standards of cleanliness in all work areas.



Carry out any urgent spot cleaning and spillage.



Participate in training programmes relevant to efficiency, fire drills, hygiene, the requirements of the health and safety at Work regulations and other courses as deemed necessary for the efficient working of the department.



Any other duties as deemed appropriate.