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    Porter/Housekeeper - Darlington, United Kingdom - Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

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    Job summary

    To provide cleaning and catering services as part of a team, to office, patient and communal areas within the Trust.

    To interact compassionately with patients and carers at all times. Patients have a range of mental health conditions or learning disabilities.

    To show commitment to and participate in quality improvement activities.

    To promote at all times a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities.

    To promote at all times a positive image of Hotel Services and the wider Trust.

    Main duties of the job

    We require friendly, positive thinking, organised and motivated individuals to work as a Porter/Housekeeper within the Trusts Hotel Services Team.

    Porter/Housekeepers are responsible to provide and maintain cleaning and catering services as part of the Hotel Services team to office, patient and communal areas within the Trust. Ensuring a clean, safe and supportive environment for staff and patients working towards their recovery.

    You will need to be passionate and enthusiastic about patient care putting patients at the heart of everything you do. You will be working in a multi-professional team and will need to be able to think on the spot and be empathetic. You will be passionate about our business, creating a culture of continuous improvement.

    The post holder will be based at West Park Hospital and will be required to work shifts including nightshifts (covering reception), weekends and bank holidays.

    You should be highly motivated, reliable, and flexible also willing to work at short notice as there may be opportunities for extra hours.

    Experience in cleaning duties and use of chemicals and equipment are essential as you will be working in a demanding environment. Catering and food service experience would be beneficial along with a passion to providing high standards of customer service.

    About us

    We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

    From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

    We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

    We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

    We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

  • Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 (to be completed within 12 months)
  • Numeracy and Literacy to level 2 ITQ Level 2
  • Desirable

  • NVQ level 2 in Portering or Housekeeping
  • Experience

    Essential

  • Experience in use of cleaning materials and equipment
  • Experience in general cleaning duties
  • Experience of working or volunteering in a mental health or learning disabilities environment
  • Desirable

  • Experience cleaning in a hospital environment
  • Knowledge

    Essential

  • Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH
  • Knowledge of National Standard of Cleanliness
  • Knowledge of deep-cleaning procedures
  • Knowledge of Patient-Lead Assessment of the Care Environment (PLACE)
  • Good understanding of confidentiality
  • Skills

    Essential

  • Able to follow protocols and instructions
  • Able to demonstrate thoroughness and attention to detail in all tasks
  • Safe, efficient and effective techniques in the following areas, producing consistently high standards: Cleaning; Deep cleaning; Use of motorised cleaning equipment floor scrubber, carpet cleaner; Use of kitchen equipment; Preparation and serving of food; Use and cleaning of regeneration ovens; Washing and ironing
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Time management and ability to prioritise effectively
  • Breakaway techniques

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