Domestic Assistant

We are looking for a fit individual who is a team player and not afraid of hard work, including lifting, bending and at times carrying heavy loads.  We have three different sites where the accommodation is located and you would be expected to work at all sites, which are within walking distance.

The role involves cleaning properties/houses where Hospital staff reside and due to the nature of this role, you would need to have a high level of confidentiality.

Interviews are due to take place on  21st February 2024.

Main duties of the job

Post holders will be required to provide a wide range of domestic service-related tasks within the Accommodation Department at Milton Keynes University Hospital.

Tasks and duties and will vary depending on the individual needs of the department in which work is undertaken. All tasks will be undertaken in line with NHS standards of cleanliness and departmental work instructions.

Working for our organisation

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours.  At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.  We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Ensure that work schedules, daily cleaning and coverage programmes are completed to NHS Standards and the Departmental Procedures / Work Instructions.
• Must be able to communicate both written and verbally and work well within a small team.
• Ensure that a high standard of cleaning is adhered to, to prevent cross infection. Identifying any areas of concern to relevant line manager.
• Some heavy lifting will be required.
• Full awareness and working knowledge of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) procedures for cleaning materials ensuring the correct action is applied when using any chemical cleaning solutions.
• To ensure the correct PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is used in your daily tasks and to report any missing or damaged PPE to the relevant line manager/supervisor.
• Appropriate use of security systems. To also highlight any Health & Safety and/or Security concerns to the relevant line manager/supervisor at the point when seen, to ensure quick resolution and prevent any accidents or security breaches.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system.  Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS.   This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing  employment  with  the  Trust,  all  employees  (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are  subject  to  a probationary period lasting  a  period  of  six  months  with  an  option  to extend  for  a  further  six  months  to  a total of  12 months.