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Job summary

Main area
Hotel Services
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 15 hours per week (5 out of 7 days on rota)
Job ref
130-EA044-0824-A
Employer
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Tonna Hospital
Town
Neath
Salary
£23,970 pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/11/2024 23:59

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Swansea Bay University Health Board logo

Domestic Enhanced Service Assistant

Band 2

Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.    


Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.

Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.

The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable. 


Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.


 

Job overview

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with a flexible approach to work  within our Hotel Services Team at Tonna Hospital.

Duties will include working with a team to create and maintain a high standard of cleanliness.  This is achieved by agreed methods and may include the use of heavy machinery.  Also, to ensure all patient related duties are carried out to the highest standard at all times.

You must have the ability and initiative to work both on your own and as part of a team.  Knowledge and experience of Food Hygiene and good standards in relation to cleaning are desirable.

Benefits to include:-

Full training will be given

Paid holidays

Uniform provided.

Working with a dedicated Team

Main duties of the job

Daily/weekly cleaning of all areas of allocated ward or department, in line with work schedules, including:

Cleaning of toilets, bathrooms and sanitary fittings

Dry and Damp mopping of hard floors

Replenishing supplies e.g. toilet rolls, hand towels and soap

Empty of bins, collection of clinical and non-clinical waste bags, replacement of bags in bins and cleaning of bins

Vacuum cleaning of soft floor areas

Use of buffing machinery to clean hard floors

Damp dusting of fixtures and fittings

Cleaning of high and low level surfaces

Regeneration and service of patient meals

Monitoring and completion of record charts for patient food waste

Cleaning of ward kitchen and associated equipment and storage areas

Cleaning of patient crockery using mechanical dishwasher

Collect wash and refill patients water jugs deliver

Give out beverages and collect meal trays.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. 

Working for our organisation

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. 

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • General education including literacy and numeracy
  • An understanding of the importance of hygiene
Desirable criteria
  • An understanding of the importance of health and safety
  • Knowledge of COSHH
  • Experience in a similar role or industry

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Ability to organise and prioritise work
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of team work

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoStonewall Health ChampionsStop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesStonewall Hyrwyddwr Amrywiaeth Diversity ChampionDisability confident employerEmployer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthEmployer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthCore principles

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.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Claire Alexander
Job title
Food Service Officer
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01639875706
Additional information

Sian Jones Tonna Hospital 01639 862897

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