Domestic CDC (Community diagnostic centre)

QE Facilities Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 24,000; Part time

Job description

Job Summary

To ensure that premises managed by QE Facilities Ltd are presented in such a manner as to promote an image of high standards of cleanliness, order, and patient/client well-being. Specifically, those areas within the job holder's responsibility are clean; maintenance needs are noted and reported; and that support is provided to ensure that patient and staff environments are maintained at an optimal level to enhance the patient experience.

Main duties of the job

1. Complete daily, weekly, and regular cleaning to include cleaning of all floor surfaces, paintwork, internal glass, fixtures and fittings as defined by QE Facilities Policy, Procedures and Service Level Agreements within the designated area(s).
2. Organise and remove waste materials from designated areas complying with defined waste procedures for both domestic and clinical waste.
3. Carry out sanitary cleaning in all wet areas to include toilets, basins, baths, and shower cubicles.
4. Maintain and replenish cleaning materials to all designated areas to include linen in selected locations.
5. Respond to requests for remedial cleaning after incidents/accidents in a timely fashion.
6. Report building defects to ensure remedial action is taken.
7. Maintain all hard floors with the use of machinery.
8. Complete all relevant documentation to keep records up to date at all times.

About Us

We are delighted to be able to advertise a unique and exciting clinical cleaning position for our amazing new community diagnostic centre based in the metro centre.

This is a modern, brand new building offering state of the art healthcare to the people of the North East.

The successful post holders will be responsible for maintaining the high standards of cleanliness of this building, working alongside the clinical professionals to achieve the highest of standards.

You will be working in a modern, clean and bright facility with brand new technology and cleaning equipment.

Benefits

• Free parking
• Easy access by public transportation
• Access to metro centre shopping discounts app
• Changing/shower facilities
• Robust and thorough induction and ongoing training
• Ability to apply for a blue light card which allows for a range of discounts

Important Information

QE Facilities work to their own Terms and Conditions and these are not the same as Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Terms and Conditions. This is not an Agenda for Change Pay Rate.

We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement.

Date posted

11 April 2025

Pay scheme
Other

Salary

£23,511 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

297-QEF-7062512-A

Job locations

cdc metro centre

metro centre

Gateshead

NE11 9YG

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

1. Ability to make straightforward decisions on job-related issues as an individual and as part of the wider team.
2. Follow cleaning schedules and complete cleaning tasks as detailed daily/weekly and periodically.
3. Ability to use own initiative in response to variations in work routine seeking support as necessary.
4. Demonstrate flexibility in terms of work area and shift pattern to meet the needs of the service.
5. Ensure safe storage of cleaning equipment and cleaning chemicals.
6. Ensure delivery of cleaning materials and disposable items match delivery note, sign to record delivery.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the application of all regulatory and legislative requirements required to ensure a Healthy & Safe environment including: Infection Prevention and Control; Safe Working; Lone Working; COSHH; Food Safety and Manual Handling; Patient and Customer Care.
• Constructive team working and participation including multi-disciplinary team relationships.
• Personal organisation and time management with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative, while being part of a team.

Desirable

• Experience working in a domestic role/in a healthcare setting.

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 details

Employer name

QE Facilities

Address

cdc metro centre

metro centre

Gateshead

NE11 9YG

Employer's website

https://www.qefacilities.co.uk/