Domestic Assistant

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Maintaining cleanliness within Chichester Suite ward.

The Chichester Suite ward is looking to recruit Domestic Assistants to join their team.

The post holder will be responsible for cleaning the clinical ward/department.

Work as a team member with a flexible approach to provide a comprehensive service to the ward, undertaking all cleaning whilst adhering to all Health and Safety standards, ensuring all areas of allocated cleaning are kept to a high standard, and any other duties deemed within the grading of the post.

Main Duties of the Job

1. Cleaning clinical departments to National Cleaning Standards 2021, with training provided.
2. Maintain confidentiality of information about patients, staff, and other health service business in accordance with Trust Policy.
3. Assist hospital staff, visitors, and patients, following Trust policies and procedures.
4. Guide and direct visitors, dealing with them in a helpful and friendly manner.
5. Communicate sensitive information using tact and diplomacy when dealing with deceased family and friends.
6. Actively participate in any departmental Information Technology initiatives.

About Us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff, which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex, you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job Responsibilities

Work as a team member with a flexible approach within the Facilities Department. Provide a comprehensive service to the Hospital, undertaking all cleaning whilst adhering to all Health and Safety standards, ensuring all areas of allocated cleaning are kept to a high standard, and any other duties deemed within the grading of the post.

Please see job description and person specification for further details.

Person Specification

Skills and Experience

• Ability to understand verbal and written communication and demonstrate a good command of spoken English.
• Ability to follow instructions with a friendly disposition.
• Previous experience in a front-line service, with awareness of customer service.
• Experience in a healthcare environment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken personal development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

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.

Employer Name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Private Patients & Overseas Visitors Business Lead

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working