Job summary

We are looking to recruit a hardworking, enthusiastic individual to join our Domestic Services Team at Fairfield General Hospital, Bury.

Hours available:

30 hours – Mon-Fri – 7.30am – 2pm

15 hours – Mon-Fri – 5pm – 8pm

Must be flexible to cover bank holidays if required.

You will be part of a team working within our Estates & Facilities department, offering a high quality, flexible and customer focused service. The Domestic Assistant is an important member of the team who helps provide a range of duties across the hospital in a professional manner.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to carry out specific cleaning and other related duties to set procedures and standards. You will be required to work as part of a team and have the ability to use a degree of initiative to prioritise and organise the daily duties, whilst maintaining a professional approach at all times. Working in a care or hospital environment and cleaning experience is essential although full training will be given. NVQ Level 1 incleaning or willingness to work towards is desirable. Staff uniform will be provided. Our vision is to provide safe, high quality seamless services delivered with courtesy and respect.

About us

Bury Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. Rated as ‘outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, our Fairfield site delivers innovative patient-centred care, and boasts an award winning Stroke centre and Heart Care unit. Supported by our community services in Bury, a mix of professionals from health, social and voluntary sectors, Bury exemplifies the benefits of a joined up approach to health and social care.

Date posted

13 February 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£20,270 to £21,318 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

236-NCA-EA154-22-C

Job locations

Fairfield General Hospital

Rochdale Old Road

Bury

BL9 7TD

Job description

Job responsibilities

We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

In line with the Trust’s Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, marital status, social background or trade union membership.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

In line with the Trust’s Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, marital status, social background or trade union membership.

Person Specification

Experience, Skills, Knowledge

Essential

  • Previous experience working in a care setting
  • Previous Domestic experience
  • Demonstrates H&S and COSHH awareness

Desirable

  • Knowledge of cleaning methods

Qualifications

Desirable

  • NVQ level 1 in cleaning or willing to obtain
Person Specification

Experience, Skills, Knowledge

Essential

  • Previous experience working in a care setting
  • Previous Domestic experience
  • Demonstrates H&S and COSHH awareness

Desirable

  • Knowledge of cleaning methods

Qualifications

Desirable

  • NVQ level 1 in cleaning or willing to obtain

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .