[ref. a44530122] Healthcare Cleaning Professional - NHS
Apprenticeship Eligibility Criteria
Should this vacancy be recruited as an apprenticeship, the following criteria will apply:
UK nationals or other persons with a right of abode have an eligible residency status if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK or the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least the previous 3 years on the first day of the apprenticeship.
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Job overview
The Facilities Department are looking to recruit a number of hard working enthusiastic individuals to join our friendly and dynamic Cleanliness Service Team at Clatterbridge Hospital.
With potential development opportunities within the Trust, this could be your first step to a career within the NHS.
The role of Healthcare Cleaning Professional is to support the smooth day to day operational running of our Hospital through achieving excellent cleaning standards that will provide a clean and safe healthcare environment that meets our patient's expectations.
Hours are available:- Monday
- Friday 4.00pm
- 7.00pm 15 hours and 5.00pm
- 8.00pm Monday-Friday 15 hours Monday
-Friday 4.00pm-8.00pm 20 hours Saturday & Sunday 3.00pm-7.00pm 8 hours
There will be a requirement to work Bank Holidays
CSW Apprenticeship pathways Opportunities:
An exciting opportunity has been developed for Healthcare Cleaning Professional staff to progress within the Trust through an 18-month CSW Apprenticeship.
Main duties of the job- General baseline cleaning duties of the hospital environment will include mopping, vacuuming, damp dusting, cleaning of toilets and bathrooms and serving beverages to patients.
- Additional specialised cleaning duties, including infection prevention and control cleaning, will be required as directed.
The successful Healthcare Cleaning Professional candidates will be required to:
- have a flexible and adaptable approach to prioritise workload and work in all areas of the hospital as instructed
- have customer service skills be friendly and approachable be reliable with good time management
- have awareness of Infection Prevention and Control practices within a healthcare environment
- demonstrate the core capabilities and behaviours of the role
- be passionate about delivering a high-quality service
Cleaning experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be given to provide the knowledge and skills to be a competent Healthcare Cleaning Professional. Uniform will be provided.
Working for our organisation
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see job overview & attached job description for further information about the Healthcare Cleaning Professional position available within WUTH.
Person specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential criteria- Experience of working in a cleanliness role within a healthcare or education setting
- General education
- Good standard of English
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria- Knowledge of: Health and Safety, Control of Infection, Cleaning Products, Colour Coding, Protective Personal Equipment, Handling sharps, Methods of Cleaning, Specialist Equipment, (the above knowledge will be gained through Trust Induction and on the job expected to take place over a number of weeks after commencement in the role)
- Good communication skills
- Good customer care skills
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria- Friendly and approachable
- Reliable and good time management
- Accept instructions and prioritise workload
- Flexible and adaptable
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The Trust reserves the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum amount of applications from which to make a shortlist. To prevent this happening please complete and submit your application without delay.
Trust policy requires that the cost of submitting & processing a DBS application is met by the successful applicant/s. DBS costs are recovered via salary deduction following starting in post.
If the post you are applying for requires a DBS - Inline with Trust policy the cost of submitting and processing a DBS for successful applications would be met by the individual themselves. The amount would vary depending on the level required: Standard Disclosure £21.50+£6.50 or Enhanced Disclosure £49.50+£6.50 (please be aware the additional sum is an administration fee and may increase due to inflation).This will be deducted from your salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement of employment.
The Trust would encourage all post holders who require a DBS for their role to registered with the DBS Update Service. You can find out more information and guidance on how to do this at https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service.
The Department of Health and Social Care has released a new publication to support overseas candidates looking to work in health and care in the UK.
The new guidance provides information on the recruitment process that candidates should expect when applying for work in the UK. Please follow the below link:
New guidance for overseas applicants | NHS Employers
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all unborn babies, children and adults and is signed up to both the Wirral Safeguarding Childrens Partnership and the Wirral Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board associated policies and procedures.All Trust staff must be familiar with, and adhere to these procedures. It is the post holders responsibility to attended the Trusts mandatory training Protecting Vulnerable People training, and to follow the relevant Trusts polices and practice guidance.