Domestic Assistants - Leicester, United Kingdom - University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Description
Looking for a rewarding Career?Then look no more
We have the ideal opportunity for you to join our Domestic Services Teams on a Permanent contract
Our Team provides a safe and clean environment for our Patients and visitors.
We currently have a variety of shifts available within our Domestic department
We are looking for team members who demonstrate enthusiasm, who are eager to learn and to develop themselves; previous experience is desirable, but not essential as full training is provided.
The benefits of joining Our Team are enhanced payments for weekend and unsocial hours and an opportunity to join our Pension Scheme.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking, innovative organisation, contributing to the provision of high quality care within your local community.
You may be required to work in other designated locations of the Trust as well as your primary base at the LRI.
In particular, flexibility is required across the three main hospital sites (Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital and Glenfield Hospital).
The role of Domestic Assistant is a multi-skilled role which involves cleaning duties within designated patient and non-patient areas within the Trust.
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
They are:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
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General Duties
To carry out cleaning tasks, both specific and generic, within prescribed work schedules for designated areas, in line with Trust policies and procedures.
To adhere to Trust Infection Control Prevention and Control of Substances Hazard to Health (COSHH) policies in carrying out cleaning tasks.
Ensuring that Domestic trolley and other cleaning equipment are cleaned after use and stored appropriatelyTo adhere to the Trust colour coding system to prevent cross infection.
Ensuring the correct and economical use of materials, and cleaning chemicals in line with above relevant policies i.e. COSHH always seeking advice from Domestic Team Leader if in any doubt.
Cleaning Cupboard Doors are secure/locked when unattended
To remove & dispose of cardboard, household and clinical waste following adhering to Waste regulations and Trust policies & procedures.
Ensure all equipment is cleaned after use and stored securely. Ensure all cleaning products are stored securely.Report to your Domestic Team Leader any mechanical defects and any equipment in need of repair and any mishaps or untoward incidents.
Able to clean and disinfect areas after body fluid spillages in non-clinical areas after trainingPreparing meal trays regeneration of patient meals at ward level adhering to Trust Food Safety Management policies and procedures at all times
Recording meal temperatures prior to service delivery
Responsibility for the ward kitchen/regeneration area ensuring high standards of cleanliness are maintained
Carry out any other duties as may be reasonably requested.
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