Job summary
Employer heading
Bank Hotel Services Assistant (Generic)- Swadlincote & Repton
NHS AfC: Band 2
The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of individuals from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these communities. DCHS is also an LGBT inclusive employer. Selection will be on a basis of merit. The Trust has achieved the status of a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees to invite to assessment applicants who meet the criteria for the job vacancy. To ensure the diversity of the workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.
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Job overview
Exciting opportunities have arisen to be part of DCHS Integrated facilities Team (IFM) Generic Bank.
We are actively recruiting Hotel Services Assistants - (Domestic & Porter) into the following localities:
Swadlincote
Repton
What really matters to us is providing every one of our patients with an excellent experience, a service that really cares and one that delivers the right outcome and we achieve this every day.
Working within IFM service, you will become an active member of our team working closely with other disciplines and have the opportunity to work across our units and wards.
Previous experience is desirable, but not essential as full training is provided.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to work across different areas of the Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) service including, domestic and porter’s duties as required.
Domestic Assistant
Working either individually or as part of a team in ensuring a clean and safe environment is maintained for patients, staff and visitors following agreed work schedules, methods, and procedures in accordance with the National Standards of Cleanliness. The post holder will be required to have a flexible approach and be prepared to work on other sites should service demands dictate.
Porter
The post holder will undertake a wide range of duties to include, movement of patients, moving and distribution of supplies, linen, mail, waste, specimens, and furniture as required. Will be responsible for liaising with delivery drivers and directing delivery vehicles onto Trust sites. The cleaning of clinical and non-clinical areas. Liaise with other disciplines of staff. Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade as allocated by the manager.
Working for our organisation
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire. We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people’s own homes and via virtual consultations.
During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care.
We take the health, safety and well-being of our colleagues very seriously and all of our staff are fully trained and provided with the correct uniform and PPE to ensure they can undertake their tasks in a safe and effective manner at all times.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Domestic Assistant
Porter
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Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload as required within own area of service.
- Attend and complete all required on the job training
Desirable criteria
- Previous cleaning experience
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full driving license
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills or willing to work towards
Desirable criteria
- COSHH
- Basic Health and Safety
- NVQ in Cleaning
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Donna Quinton
- Job title
- Operational Manager for IFM
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
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