Cleaning Operative - Clementhorpe Health Centre

Are you looking for a post based within our York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management Team?

Are you a strong team player, kind, friendly and motivated?

Then we may have the role for you!

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (YTHFM) are looking for an approachable and flexible Cleaning Operative to join our team in York. Experience is not necessary as full training will be given, but a willingness to learn and develop your skills is essential.

The working pattern for this role is Monday to Friday, 07:30 -11:30.

The main responsibilities of the role are maintaining levels of cleanliness throughout a designated area.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to;

• Ensuring that the ward/area you are assigned to is cleaned in accordance with the work schedule for that area. This will include lifting items and operating cleaning machinery, some of which is industrial standard
• Undertaking specialist cleaning as required under the guidance of the Facilities Supervisor and/or Nurse in Charge and/or Infection Prevention Department
• Using machinery/equipment in accordance with your training to prevent endangering yourself and others

Ensuring all the cleaning materials and disposables are used economically and are stored securely and safely in your work area

Ensuring that whilst carrying out your duties the correct colour coded equipment is used to prevent cross contamination

You will work without immediate supervision so must be able to prioritise and use your own initiative. Tasks may need to be completed under time and other pressures, but you will maintain standards and pride in your work.

Qualifications

We are looking for people who are able to read, write and converse in English. You will also have a basic understanding of/are willing to complete appropriate qualifications and training in:

• knowledge of cleaning procedures,
• COSSH procedures
• infection prevention and control
• Relevant water systems training
• Use of equipment such as floor cleaning machinery
  
  

To find out more about working for our Trust, please visit:

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Our Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including: 

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants 

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.

A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave 

Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme 

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme 

An extensive range of learning and development opportunities 

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers 

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages. 

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Narantak Rai Job title: Assistant Domestic Services Manager Email address: narantak.rai@nhs.net Telephone number: 01904724691

Debra Hudson

Assistant Domestic Services Manager

debra.hudson5@nhs.net

01904725261