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***This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested***
Previous applicants - If you were not shortlisted for this vacancy previously, we would advise that you review your application and the Person Specification before resubmitting a further application.
Various hours to cover a 7-day service from 7.00am-07.30pm
The cleaning operative will enhance the patient’s experience by ensuring that the clinical environment is clean, well presented and maintained to enhance the patient’s sense of comfort, safety and well-being.
Main duties of the job
- To ensure the environment is cleaned in line with the national cleaning standards
- Using electrical machinery
- Cleaning medical/hard equipment.
- Report maintenance issues
- Undertake enhanced cleaning when required
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Responsible for the safe and effective delivery of the Cleaning service.
- Undertake scheduled cleaning tasks, including the cleaning of clinical equipment, as per schedules.
- Uphold all Infection Prevention and Control measures as required within the Trust.
- Ensuring that all domestic consumables are available at all times in the appropriate dispenser/holder.
- Undertake ad-hoc cleaning tasks as required by the Senior Housekeeper and/or clinical staff.
- Ensuring Health & Safety in the workplace Legislation is adhered to.
- Report the need for any estates maintenance requests to the Housekeeping Supervisor.
- Identify areas for continuous improvement and liaising with the Housekeeping Supervisor to develop those improvements
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working within a healthcare setting.
Desirable
- Experience of using electrical machinery. e.g.. Rotary machines, Steam cleaners
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good communication skills to engage with a variety of people.
- Flexible in working practices and hours.
- Ability to be able to follow clear instructions.
- Ability to show empathy and understanding of patient’s needs.
- Good understanding of policies and procedures.
- To be proactive in ensuring effective relationships are maintained.
- To work well and effectively in a team or alone.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of COSSH, Health & safety in the workplace and. Safe Systems of Working.
Desirable
- Full understanding and knowledge of cleaning schedules and frequencies.
Other job requirements
Essential
- To deliver the highest levels of customer service promoting a professional and caring manner.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 British Institute of Cleaning Science in Domestic Services or equivalent and a willingness to undertake within 6 months of employment.
- Good basic education Ability to read and write and numerical skills.
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This advert is for Band 2 Domestic Assistant with Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum (pro rata). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Jul 2026.
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