Bed Turnaround Domestic Assistant

NHS; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Facilities Directorate for highly enthusiastic and professional Domestic Assistants to be part of the Bed Turnaround Team based at the Maidstone Hospital.

We are looking for individuals who have excellent interpersonal and communication skills who are well motivated, hardworking and able to work as part of a team. In this busy role your highly reactive skills will be crucial while maintaining attention to detail, a calm manner and professionalism.

Main duties of the job

We offer a 37.5-hour per week contract, with the following work pattern:

o Monday to Friday, from 2pm to 10pm.

We are looking for individuals with excellent communication skills who are well-motivated, hardworking, and ready to contribute as part of a supportive team. Previous experience in a healthcare setting is beneficial but not essential, as full training will be provided.

What are you waiting for, apply now!

Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. This role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.

About us

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working?

We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

o At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
o Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits.
o Blue Light card eligibility
o And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below.

Job responsibilities

We have provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Standard Level.

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Basic numeracy & literacy
• Relevant cleaning qualification i.e. BICS or Cleaning Operators Proficiency Certificate.

Experience/Knowledge

• To have worked in a service/customer environment or comparable experience of working within a similar environment.
• Previous working experience within an NHS environment within Domestic Services.
• To have an understanding of COSHH and risk assessments.

Skills

• Have a working knowledge of health and safety policies, infection control and work procedures.
• Have the ability to follow instructions, training, processes and procedures.
• Ability to be able to respond to unpredictable situations.
• Be calm, focused and able to cope with work under pressure.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
• Able to work as required with supervision available.
• Able to carry out moving and handling duties.
• Have the ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the job role and service often with unpredictability.
• Working knowledge in the use of operating mechanical and electrical cleaning machinery.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.