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Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.

NHS experience and training in safety, health and catering or cleaning tasks. Experience of working in a similar role (cleaning or catering). Experience of working in the NHS. Knowledge of the National Standards of Cleanliness and NHS Colour Coding. Experience of dealing with people.

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification. We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)

As previous submission this is a new role and of a mixed skill set including the opportunity to gain an educational certificate in GPA work, please see the attached job spec. Please note that interviews will be undertaken by 2 partners, salaried GP and PM, in person, at Ravensworth Surgery and will incorporate pre-set scenario questions.

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a General Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks to help us provide the quality care and support our residents deserve. No two days will be the same as you take on diverse responsibilities across housekeeping, cleaning, laundry and catering. It's because this is such a wide-reaching role that you'll be able to play your own part in creating a warm and homely environment. Caring and empathetic, as a General Assistant you'll put our residents first and build the kind of positive professional relationships with them that make their experience with us happy and meaningful. ABOUT YOUPeople in a General Assistant role come from all walks of life and have all kinds of life experiences and career paths behind them. You'll be a big part of our home so what matters is that you're reliable, compassionate, caring and always ready to make a difference. You should be practical too, happy to turn your hand to different tasks. If you have all of this, our training will cover everything else you need to thrive. You'll also have the opportunity to take courses that will develop your skills even further. REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include: Free learning and development Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme If you'd like to use your can-do approach and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a General Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks to help us provide the quality care and support our residents deserve. No two days will be the same as you take on diverse responsibilities across housekeeping, cleaning, laundry and catering. It's because this is such a wide-reaching role that you'll be able to play your own part in creating a warm and homely environment. Caring and empathetic, as a General Assistant you'll put our residents first and build the kind of positive professional relationships with them that make their experience with us happy and meaningful. ABOUT YOUPeople in a General Assistant role come from all walks of life and have all kinds of life experiences and career paths behind them. You'll be a big part of our home so what matters is that you're reliable, compassionate, caring and always ready to make a difference. You should be practical too, happy to turn your hand to different tasks. If you have all of this, our training will cover everything else you need to thrive. You'll also have the opportunity to take courses that will develop your skills even further. REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include: Free learning and development Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme If you'd like to use your can-do approach and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

To work under the direct supervision and guidance of the nursing team. Acts on own initiative in delivering patient care in the community.To support multi-disciplinary health professionals in providing a comprehensive rehabilitation programme to prevent avoidable hospital admission.To provide care and rehabilitation for service users within their own homes under the clinical direction of qualified staff. This includes assessing patients condition through observation and clinical skills, recording appropriately on EMIS and ensuring the relevant professionals are informed in a timely manner.Communicate factual information to patients/carers that requires patience, persuasion and reassurance.To provide high quality care for patients and their families within the community setting; including the provision of end of life care. Occasional/frequent distressing or emotional circumstances.Careful use of equipment/handles patients personal possessions; ensure equipment used by patients e.g. hoist is safe and properly used. To maintain accurate personal and professional records adhering to trust policies and procedures.To ensure the most efficient and cost-effective utilisation of all resources (human physical and financial).To report accidents/incidents of patients or self which occur whilst on duty and to complete appropriate forms immediately.

Cleaning Service Duties Ensure a timely and accurate response to all cleaning requests. Work in partnership with the Ward Team, Facilities Team Leader/Assistant Facilities Manager. Assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards and infection control practices in the department as appropriate. Maintain the integrity and reputation of the department by effective communication and harmonious attitudes with patients, staff and visitors. Ensure patient dignity and privacy is respected at all times and report where you feel this has been breached. Safe use of cleaning equipment/assemble and dismantle cleaning equipment; order stock. Use effective and efficient cleansing/decontamination techniques across a range of skills. Suction clean/dry mop floors, spot clean floors and remove spillages. High dusting, damp dusting furniture, fixtures, fittings and ledges. Spot clean internal glass as necessary. Cleansing of wash hand basins, sinks, showers, WCs and fittings. Replenish supplies. Cleansing of beds, bedside lockers. Cleanse and refill soap dispensers and paper towel holders. Removal of waste from wards and departments to designated collection points. Use of polishing/scrubbing machines for maintenance of hard floors. Use of extraction machine for carpet/upholstery cleaning. Routine curtain changes (bed/window/screen curtains). Making up of on-call and relatives overnight stay beds. Use of ride on cleaning equipment; sweeper, scrubber dryer and burnishing equipment. Undertaking any other relevant duties which are delegated from time to time. Safe handling of cleaning agents and dilution ratios. Hazardous chemicals to be kept securely in storage areas when not in use. All cleaning equipment must be decontaminated daily and maintained in a safe usable condition - faults must be reported to a Facilities Team Leader immediately. Attend training courses including on the job training and training in the use of specific machinery as required. Cleansing cupboards are to be decontaminated and kept tidy at all times. Cleansing of infected room/bays in accordance with NUH Infection Control & Prevention Policy. Close liaison with the cleaning services and team leader and ward manager in identifying additional cleans, such as isolation rooms and bed space terminal. To act as a buddy to new starters (after training). To ensure that a clean protective uniform is worn at all times when on duty and to use relevant Personal Protection Equipment in accordance with the policies provided by the Trust. Demonstrates cleaning procedures to new starters. Completes timesheets or similar work records. Ensure concentration while using cleaning equipment. To undertake isolation cleansing when required following Infection Control Isolation Policy and Procedures. To work in accordance with the Trusts Policies and Procedures including COSHH, Manual Handling, Health and Safety, Infection Control and attend annual training. Descale baths, toilets, showerheads, tiles using specialist chemicals. Carry out specialist cleaning when required / with relevant training in: Theatres, Pharmacy, Laboratories, Labour Suite, Bioquell Training (Decontamination).

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Please telephone for more information and we welcome informal visits - come and have a look around

***Salary £13.15 per hour. Please note this opportunity is NOT Agenda For Change and terms & conditions vary from Agenda for Change*** We are looking for new team members to help keep our hospitals clean and improve patient experiences. While physically challenging at times this role allows post holders to make a really difference by ensuring that we provide the best possible environment. Please note that whilst we provide a 24/7 service we are mainly looking for staff who can work evenings (5pm-8pm) and weekends - Part Time Positions' available only. Proposed Interview Date - TBC

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a General Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks to help us provide the quality care and support our residents deserve. No two days will be the same as you take on diverse responsibilities across housekeeping, cleaning, laundry and catering. It's because this is such a wide-reaching role that you'll be able to play your own part in creating a warm and homely environment. Caring and empathetic, as a General Assistant you'll put our residents first and build the kind of positive professional relationships with them that make their experience with us happy and meaningful. ABOUT YOUPeople in a General Assistant role come from all walks of life and have all kinds of life experiences and career paths behind them. You'll be a big part of our home so what matters is that you're reliable, compassionate, caring and always ready to make a difference. You should be practical too, happy to turn your hand to different tasks. If you have all of this, our training will cover everything else you need to thrive. You'll also have the opportunity to take courses that will develop your skills even further. REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include: Free learning and development Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme If you'd like to use your can-do approach and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a General Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks to help us provide the quality care and support our residents deserve. No two days will be the same as you take on diverse responsibilities across housekeeping, cleaning, laundry and catering. It's because this is such a wide-reaching role that you'll be able to play your own part in creating a warm and homely environment. Caring and empathetic, as a General Assistant you'll put our residents first and build the kind of positive professional relationships with them that make their experience with us happy and meaningful. ABOUT YOUPeople in a General Assistant role come from all walks of life and have all kinds of life experiences and career paths behind them. You'll be a big part of our home so what matters is that you're reliable, compassionate, caring and always ready to make a difference. You should be practical too, happy to turn your hand to different tasks. If you have all of this, our training will cover everything else you need to thrive. You'll also have the opportunity to take courses that will develop your skills even further. REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include: Free learning and development Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme If you'd like to use your can-do approach and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a General Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks to help us provide the quality care and support our residents deserve. No two days will be the same as you take on diverse responsibilities across housekeeping, cleaning, laundry and catering. It's because this is such a wide-reaching role that you'll be able to play your own part in creating a warm and homely environment. Caring and empathetic, as a General Assistant you'll put our residents first and build the kind of positive professional relationships with them that make their experience with us happy and meaningful. ABOUT YOUPeople in a General Assistant role come from all walks of life and have all kinds of life experiences and career paths behind them. You'll be a big part of our home so what matters is that you're reliable, compassionate, caring and always ready to make a difference. You should be practical too, happy to turn your hand to different tasks. If you have all of this, our training will cover everything else you need to thrive. You'll also have the opportunity to take courses that will develop your skills even further. REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include: Free learning and development Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme If you'd like to use your can-do approach and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Additional Responsibilities: Wear the correct uniform and maintain a clean, professional appearance. Attend departmental meetings, complete necessary paperwork, and support the Trusts appraisal and personal development processes. Participate in ongoing training to maintain high standards of personal and professional development. Adopt a flexible approach to cover any Trust site as required to meet service needs.

Additional Responsibilities: Wear the correct uniform and maintain a clean, professional appearance. Attend departmental meetings, complete necessary paperwork, and support the Trusts appraisal and personal development processes. Participate in ongoing training to maintain high standards of personal and professional development. Adopt a flexible approach to cover any Trust site as required to meet service needs.