Domestic Assistant
Job overview
Please note previous applicants need not apply
Do you pride yourself on your cleaning skills and want to use them to make a difference?
Are you an enthusiastic team player who can adapt and adhere to our Trust values in all your work?
We are looking to recruit a friendly and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Domestic Assistant at the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton
You will play a key role in ensuring our patients care and experience is enhanced through creating a clean and comfortable environment for them and being a friendly face around the hospital.
Main duties of the job
Being able to work independently and as part of a team will be an essential skill.
Previous experience is desirable, although full training will be provided.
The role will require that you can problem solve and work under your own initiative with the ability to prioritise your workload whilst working closely with your co-worker to ensure that a seamless service is always provided.
The successful candidates will be provided with a uniform but must ensure that they are of a neat and tidy appearance at all times whilst on duty
Please note this post will close at sufficient applicants.
Working for our organisation
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
- Your Leadership Impact
- Service Improvement for Beginners
After you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Knowledge/Skills
Essential criteria- Demonstrate ability to develop knowledge of hospital policies and procedures to support role
- Ability to record/ document information clearly in line with policy and procedure.
- Ability to use initiative and make decisions within sphere of work and/ or knowledge recognising where assistance/ escalation is required.
Qualifications/Training
Essential criteria- NVQ Level 2 in cleaning or demonstration of equivalent skills
Experience
Essential criteria- Previous experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of working effectively in a busy environment.
- Experience of organising and prioritising own work
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve.All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected]
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.
IMPORTANT - Please ensure you read the 'Guidance Notes for Applicants' document attached to this advert before you start to complete your application form.
This document provides detailed advice regarding the completion of your application form.
The guidance document also provides in detail what identification and certificates you must provide at interview should you be shortlisted.
As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references from their last continuous 3 year employment and/or training/education. The referees MUST be a Line Manager/Supervisor. Applicants are requested to ensure email addresses for all referees are included on their application form.Personal references and references from colleagues are not acceptable.
Unfortunately we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.