• Job Description

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  Job summary

  Domestic Assistant Advert Stratford Hospital

  We require a caring and enthusiastic individual to work part time as a Domestic Assistant within the Facilities team.

  We have a full-time position available within the team. The role involves undertaking cleaning duties throughout the hospital. We deliver a service 7 days a week and the working pattern for this role will be 5 out 7 which may involve weekend work.

  This post will be based at Stratford Hospital.

  You will need to be self-motivated, have a flexible approach to work, able to work as part of a team and have the ability to work on your own initiative.

  There will be the expectation, when required, to clean in other departments.

  Previous experience is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be given.

  You will play a key role in ensuring our patients care and experience is enhanced through creating a clean and comfortable environment for them and being a friendly face around the hospital.

  Main duties of the job

  To provide a high-quality domestic service, to patients, staff and visitors maintaining a clean and safe environment in accordance with the specification.

  About us

  SWFT Clinical Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of the South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT). The company provides a number of services such as outpatient pharmacy facilities at Warwick and Stratford and Nuneaton hospitals; estates and facilities management at Stratford hospital, Acorn House and Lillington Health Hub; private patient service and consultancy services to NHS Trusts.

  Subject to the Company and individual's performance, an annual discretionary bonus will be awarded.

  There is automatic enrolment to the Company pension scheme, with the Company contributing 5%.

  A benefits package is available to the appointed candidate upon successful completion of the six month probationary period. This gives access to benefits such as a car lease scheme; Home & Electronics scheme; discounted leisure and travel; retail discounts and a cycle to work scheme.

  Where is also access to a 24/7, 365 days a year Employee Assistance Programme to support colleagues who may be facing some tough times or they need extra support with their mental well-being.

  Details

  Date posted

  09 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £24,168 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  203-SWFTCS145

  Job locations

  Stratford Hospital

  Arden Street

  Stratford Upon Avon

  CV37 6NX

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Undertaking necessary duties to ensure the upkeep of a clean and hygienic environment within the hospital and associated areas. These duties will be carried out both in patient, and non-patient environments and may also entail specialised cleaning tasks. To be responsive to service needs as they arise and to constantly seek to improve the productivity and quality of the service.

  Main Duties

  All work must be undertaken in line with health, safety, security and Company and Trust policies and procedures, including infection control.

  The post holder may work in an environment where they could be exposed to sensitive circumstances.

  The post holder will be exposed to some unpleasant environmental conditions.

  The effective cleaning and maintenance of all hygiene standards within a designated area and all of its facilities. Comply with the work schedules and using appropriate methods of work, ensuring any service level agreement and quality standards are met in line with Company and Trust policies.

  Collection and safe removal of non-clinical and/or clinical waste within your area of work in line with Company procedures and Trust policies.

  Safe storage and maintenance of appropriate stock and supplies ensuring that these are available as required within the designated area.

  May be required to assist with meal services and be responsible for beverage services to the required standard.

  Ensure confidentiality, privacy and dignity is maintained at all times in accordance with the Data Protection Act and in line with Company and Trust policy, where appropriate.

  Conduct yourself in a professional manner whilst on Trust and Company premises.

  Ensure you understand and comply with all relevant current legislation as set out in Company and Trust policies and procedures and the related documentation, including the Employee Terms and Conditions Handbook, Employee Health, Safety and Environmental Handbook and security procedures.

  Responsible for securing areas after cleaning as required.

  Responsible for the security of keys.

  Use all mechanical and electrical equipment in a correct and safe manner, using appropriate methods of work, following training, including trolleys and cleaning equipment.

  Maintain a clean, neat and tidy appearance, complying with Company and Trust uniform and hand care guidelines and high standards of personal hygiene.

  Participate as required, in regular team meetings, performance reviews, job chats, return to work discussions and co-operate with accident and other investigations.

  Engage in the process to identify your own personal development and training needs and attending agreed training programmes.

  Report immediately, any faults or defects to Trust or Company equipment or premises, especially those which could be dangerous.

  Any other duties as may be reasonably requested within the grade of the post.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Undertaking necessary duties to ensure the upkeep of a clean and hygienic environment within the hospital and associated areas. These duties will be carried out both in patient, and non-patient environments and may also entail specialised cleaning tasks. To be responsive to service needs as they arise and to constantly seek to improve the productivity and quality of the service.

  Main Duties

  All work must be undertaken in line with health, safety, security and Company and Trust policies and procedures, including infection control.

  The post holder may work in an environment where they could be exposed to sensitive circumstances.

  The post holder will be exposed to some unpleasant environmental conditions.

  The effective cleaning and maintenance of all hygiene standards within a designated area and all of its facilities. Comply with the work schedules and using appropriate methods of work, ensuring any service level agreement and quality standards are met in line with Company and Trust policies.

  Collection and safe removal of non-clinical and/or clinical waste within your area of work in line with Company procedures and Trust policies.

  Safe storage and maintenance of appropriate stock and supplies ensuring that these are available as required within the designated area.

  May be required to assist with meal services and be responsible for beverage services to the required standard.

  Ensure confidentiality, privacy and dignity is maintained at all times in accordance with the Data Protection Act and in line with Company and Trust policy, where appropriate.

  Conduct yourself in a professional manner whilst on Trust and Company premises.

  Ensure you understand and comply with all relevant current legislation as set out in Company and Trust policies and procedures and the related documentation, including the Employee Terms and Conditions Handbook, Employee Health, Safety and Environmental Handbook and security procedures.

  Responsible for securing areas after cleaning as required.

  Responsible for the security of keys.

  Use all mechanical and electrical equipment in a correct and safe manner, using appropriate methods of work, following training, including trolleys and cleaning equipment.

  Maintain a clean, neat and tidy appearance, complying with Company and Trust uniform and hand care guidelines and high standards of personal hygiene.

  Participate as required, in regular team meetings, performance reviews, job chats, return to work discussions and co-operate with accident and other investigations.

  Engage in the process to identify your own personal development and training needs and attending agreed training programmes.

  Report immediately, any faults or defects to Trust or Company equipment or premises, especially those which could be dangerous.

  Any other duties as may be reasonably requested within the grade of the post.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Desirable

  • Basic cleaning qualification - NVQs 1 or 2 or similar in a relevant discipline

  Experience

  Essential

  • To understand the role and associated work procedures.

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in a similar role or discipline.
  • Experience of working in the NHS.

  Skills

  Desirable

  • Basic knowledge of cleaning materials
  • Basic manual handling qualification
  • Experience of manual handling techniques
  • Knowledge of COSHH
  • Communicate appropriately with others at work
  • Listen to and respond to simple information, ask questions to clarify understanding
  • Respond appropriately to queries and complaints
  • Take part in discussions on familiar topics
  • Complete simple forms
  • Read and understand short piece of text
  • Read and understand simple symbols, diagrams and charts
  • Extract numerical information from lists, tables, diagrams, and simple charts
  • Tackle practical problems using simple calculation

  Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • Demonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of the Trust
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion in the delivery of this role
  • Team working
  • Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required

  Other

  Essential

  • Kneeling, crouching, twisting, bending, or stretching.
  • Lifting weights/equipment with mechanical aids.
  • Lifting weights/equipment without mechanical aids.
  • Making repetitive movements.
  • Operate equipment/machinery.
  • Pushing/pulling trolleys or similar.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Desirable

  • Basic cleaning qualification - NVQs 1 or 2 or similar in a relevant discipline

  Experience

  Essential

  • To understand the role and associated work procedures.

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in a similar role or discipline.
  • Experience of working in the NHS.

  Skills

  Desirable

  • Basic knowledge of cleaning materials
  • Basic manual handling qualification
  • Experience of manual handling techniques
  • Knowledge of COSHH
  • Communicate appropriately with others at work
  • Listen to and respond to simple information, ask questions to clarify understanding
  • Respond appropriately to queries and complaints
  • Take part in discussions on familiar topics
  • Complete simple forms
  • Read and understand short piece of text
  • Read and understand simple symbols, diagrams and charts
  • Extract numerical information from lists, tables, diagrams, and simple charts
  • Tackle practical problems using simple calculation

  Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • Demonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of the Trust
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion in the delivery of this role
  • Team working
  • Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required

  Other

  Essential

  • Kneeling, crouching, twisting, bending, or stretching.
  • Lifting weights/equipment with mechanical aids.
  • Lifting weights/equipment without mechanical aids.
  • Making repetitive movements.
  • Operate equipment/machinery.
  • Pushing/pulling trolleys or similar.

  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

  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).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  SWFT Clinical Services Ltd

  Address

  Stratford Hospital

  Arden Street

  Stratford Upon Avon

  CV37 6NX

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://swftclinicalservices.co.uk/default.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  SWFT Clinical Services Ltd

  Address

  Stratford Hospital

  Arden Street

  Stratford Upon Avon

  CV37 6NX

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://swftclinicalservices.co.uk/default.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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