Cleanliness Technician

Cleanliness Technician - 35 Hours with Alternative Weekends
We are looking for a dedicated and caring person who will take pride in cleaning to a high standard to join our Housekeeping Team.
The role itself is physically demanding but rewarding. Experience of cleaning in the work place and an NVQ in Housekeeping/Domestic Services is desirable but full training will be provided.
The postholder will be able to undertake certificate in Housekeeping/Domestic Services as part of their development.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Job seekers should be aware that not all roles will be eligible for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk, We are looking for a dedicated and caring person who will take pride in cleaning to a high standard to join our Housekeeping Team This is to cover all areas of cleaning, This includes, wards, departments, public areas and Theatres., To organise own day to day activities to ensure the cleanliness of the area you are assigned to under the direction of the Housekeeping Manager or Deputy. This will include cleaning areas such as corridors, offices, stairs, toilets, bathrooms, kitchens, dining rooms, theatres and bedrooms on a frequent basis using a variety of tasks and procedures including: damp dusting all horizontal and vertical surfaces, high and low cleaning, replenishment of disposable items, emptying of waste bins and deep cleans (where applicable)
Work to NHS and Trust policies and standards of cleanliness and the required work frequencies as per the Work schedules provided.
To ensure the correct use of chemicals for the type of surface and finish, making certain the handling, storage and safe usage are in line with the COSHH regulations, data sheets and training given.
To adhere to all aspects of Infection Control in all areas of work, including the use of colour coded equipment to ensure there is no spread of infection.
Responsible for observing and monitoring the condition of the environment you clean and report any defects that will prevent you from carrying out your duties via the Trust Estates reporting mechanism.
Responsible for assessing the condition of all equipment you use and report any defects observed to ensure its continued quality and safety and reporting defects via the Trust Estates reporting mechanism.
Responsible for maintaining clear and accurate records providing documentary evidence that cleaning has taken place
To respond to any actions that may arise from cleaning monitoring audits and surface swabbing audits.
To adhere to the outlet flushing regime set out by the Trust to minimise the accumulation of Legionella bacteria in water systems in accordance with relevant technical guidance.
Responsible for reporting of incidents, accidents and near misses that occur at work via the use of Datix.
To ensure that all work is carried out in strict accordance with the handling and moving training received to ensure your personal health and safety and that of others.
To ensure all tasks are completed using the risk assessments and safe systems of work as instructed by your Housekeeping Manager or Deputy.
To ensure patients privacy and dignity is maintained throughout your work
To carry out your duties adhering to the Lone Working procedures as per the training given by your manager.
Report any problems that might arise from your duties.
Responsible for ensuring security of stock whilst also monitoring and managing the stock levels and re-ordering on a weekly basis or as required.
Undertake surveys as part of own role, including review/testing of new equipment.
Ensure that the assigned area of work is left secure by ensuring that where necessary all windows and doors are closed or locked, alarms are set and that lights are turned off.
Co-operate fully when new methods of work or frequencies of cleaning are introduced.
Demonstrate own activities/tasks to new employees on a work shadowing basis.
Act as a liaison for the service by responding to ad hoc requests via the trusts paging system.
Physical Skills
Physically utilise cleaning equipment such as; pushing vacuum cleaners and trolleys, lifting buckets, mopping floors and operate cleaning machines on a frequent basis.
Safely move small items of furniture on a regular basis in adherence with Trust procedures to facilitate cleaning procedures.
Safely move bags of linen and waste bags on a regular basis in adherence with Trust procedures.
The post holder has a legal duty to take reasonable care to avoid injury to themselves and to others by their work activities or omissions, and to co-operate with their employer in the discharge of their statutory duties.
Concentration is required when preparing cleaning chemicals ensuring that the correct dosage and dilution ratios are strictly adhered to. This is essential to ensure the efficacy, quality and sustainability of the products used.
Ensure that you place hazard signs to warn other users of the area in which you are carrying out a cleaning task.
Ensure that you never leave any piece of equipment or machinery unattended where it could be a source of danger to patients, staff, carers and visitors.
Important
Your application form must include a complete record of your employment history. Please explain any gaps in your employment/education history and reasons for these gaps. The Trust maintains the right to withdraw an employment offer or terminate employment if it is later found that an application for employment contained false, mis-leading or inaccurate information. For the avoidance of doubt this would include omissions of previous periods of employment or reasons given for gaps in employment.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.
For Information
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT embraces diversity, equality and inclusion and our aim is to be diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability and ethnicity.
We are committed to ensuring disabled workers aren't disadvantaged when applying for and doing their jobs and offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised post. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.
Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) process recruitment on behalf of Robert Jones Agnes Hunt. Further information on how your personal data is managed can be found on the supporting Privacy Notice.
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If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
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Here at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Trust, we are very proud of our reputation for providing outstanding care to our patients. Our continued success is accomplished through the skills and expertise of our staff, which is underpinned by our values: Friendly, Caring, Excellence, Professional and Respect. If your values align to ours, and you would like to join us in aspiring to deliver world class patient care, we would love to hear from you., The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.
Our continued success is accomplished through the skills and expertise of our staff, which is underpinned by our values: Friendly, Caring, Excellence, Professional and Respect. If your values align to ours, and you would like to join us in aspiring to deliver world class patient care, we would love to hear from you.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role and have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH.