Total 3 job vacancies by DCHS Foundation Trust

A Vacancy at Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust.


Exciting opportunities have arisen to be part of DCHS Integrated facilities Team (IFM) Generic Bank.

We are actively recruiting Hotel Services Assistants - (Domestic & Porter) into the following localities:

Buxton

and Cavendish

What really matters to us is providing every one of our patients with an excellent experience, a service that really cares and one that delivers the right outcome and we achieve this every day.

Working within IFM service, you will become an active member of our team working closely with other disciplines and have the opportunity to work across our units and wards.

Previous experience is desirable, but not essential as full training is provided.

The post holder will be required to work across different areas of the Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) service including, domestic and porter’s duties as required.

Domestic Assistant

Working either individually or as part of a team in ensuring a clean and safe environment is maintained for patients, staff and visitors following agreed work schedules, methods, and procedures in accordance with the National Standards of Cleanliness. The post holder will be required to have a flexible approach and be prepared to work on other sites should service demands dictate.

Porter

The post holder will undertake a wide range of duties to include, movement of patients, moving and distribution of supplies, linen, mail, waste, specimens, and furniture as required. Will be responsible for liaising with delivery drivers and directing delivery vehicles onto Trust sites. The cleaning of clinical and non-clinical areas. Liaise with other disciplines of staff. Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade as allocated by the manager.



Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire. We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people’s own homes and via virtual consultations.

During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care.

We take the health, safety and well-being of our colleagues very seriously and all of our staff are fully trained and provided with the correct uniform and PPE to ensure they can undertake their tasks in a safe and effective manner at all times.

Domestic Assistant
• Provide an efficient, high quality domestic service within clinical and non-clinical areas including cleaning of sanitary ware, treatment rooms, waiting areas, office areas, kitchen areas, mirrors, internal glass, high and low dusting, washing of tiled services and paintwork etc.
• Follow specific schedule of work relating to defined areas – though post holders are required to have a flexible approach to a daily routine and can organise and prioritise their own day to day work.
• Escalate issues appropriately and via correct escalation process.
• Ensure all incidents are raised and recorded accurately and within required timeframes and via appropriate system. i.e., Datix
• Curtain changing (as per work schedule)
• Economic and safe use of cleaning agents following manufacturers recommended instructions.
• Care and safe use of mechanical equipment e.g., floor scrubbers etc
• Replenishing disposable items, e.g., hand towels, toilet rolls, soap etc and ensure correct storage of all cleaning agents and equipment.
• Disposal of waste in accordance with the Trust Waste Policy
• Accurate completion of all required documentation to support specific service processes e.g., Barrier or Terminal cleans.
• Accurate completion of own timesheet
• Respond to supervisory instruction regarding required rectifications following service associated audits.
• Comply with Infection Control guidelines and policy including colour coding system.
• Inform supervisor of requirements for work materials as required.
• Understanding and awareness of site security whilst undertaking own duties e.g., closing of windows and doors securely
• Wear protective clothing as supplied by the department.
• Maintaining equipment and materials in a clean and tidy condition and report any faulty equipment in a timely manner.
• Always ensure a smart and professional manner.
• Comply with Health and Safety regulations.
• Attend all required Trust and service specific training.
• Demonstrate and explain working practices to new starters.

Porter
• To undertake a wide range of patient movement tasks, escorting Patients between wards and departments as instructed, using the assessed lift handling techniques and appropriate equipment.
• Delivery of Patient Food to and from ward and department, ensuring Food Safety practices are always observed.
• To carry out movement and distribution of supplies, linen, specimens, furniture, provisions, and cleaning products.
• Collection, transportation, and disposal of all categories of waste in accordance with legislation, policy and local procedure, and completion of any waste transfer notes, as required.
• Liaising with delivery drivers and performing Banksman Duties to ensure the provision and maintenance of a safe area.
• Receipt, check and distribution of routine and ad hoc deliveries.
• Receipt and delivery of Pharmacy items including Controlled Drugs
• Handling of Liquid Nitrogen (for which training will be given) at relevant sites
• Participate in cleaning designated clinical and non-clinical areas, routine or ad hoc, using the appropriate techniques and equipment in accordance with the work schedules and safety guidelines.
• Routine Internal and external security checks and setting/un-setting of alarms for some on-site premises with the occasional need to escalate to/ and liaise with the Police.
• Compliance with specific fire procedure duties relevant to the role in the event of the fire alarm activation.
• As required to assist staff and funeral directors with deceased Patients.
• Participate in the provision of always creating and maintaining a safe working environment, reporting faults and responding to potential hazards.
• Participate in the response to seasonal demands such as local on-site snow clearing, gritting as and when required during periods of adverse weather conditions.
• To abide by legislation, guidelines, protocol and/or procedure relevant to the work to be undertaken by the post-holder.


This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Jul 2024

Exciting opportunities have arisen to be part of DCHS Integrated facilities Team (IFM) Bank.

We are actively recruiting Bank Cook's into the following localities:

Ripley Hospital

Ilkeston Hospital

To be responsible for the provision of a patient meal service by undertaking specific outlined and approved processes and procedures to ensure the quality and temperature of meals at service are safe and appropriate and within the guidelines of food hygiene legislation. To maintain required hygiene standards and safe systems of work. To provide assistance and information as required around the patient meals and menus and to provide a point of contact between the catering provision and the wards to identify any issues or specific dietary requirements. Be able to cover all hospital sites.
• To work as part of the IFM Catering Teams for the provision of a patient and staff meal producing freshly cooked food in one of our production kitchens.
• Applicants will have previous experience of working in a busy kitchen, must be motivated and committed to providing a high quality service and be able to work as part of a team or on their own initiative.
• Knowledge of special and modified diets IDDSI and/or experience of working in a healthcare setting would be an advantage. .Understand statutory requirements on food hygiene, allergens, storage and temperature control and an excellent knowledge of food hygiene and food preparation are essential.
• Successful candidates must be qualified to City & Guilds 7061/2 or NVQ Levels 1 & 2 and Level 2 Food Safety Certificate.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills are also required.

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire. We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people’s own homes and via virtual consultations.

During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care.

We take the health, safety and well-being of our colleagues very seriously and all of our staff are fully trained and provided with the correct uniform and PPE to ensure they can undertake their tasks in a safe and effective manner at all times.

Strategy and Service Development

Review and where possible identify areas of improvement opportunities to ensure a responsive and consistent quality patient meal service within policy and required legislation.

Financial Resources/Management

To work within the constraints of an identified and specific catering budget. Maintain cost effective stock control and catering ordering system.

Information Resources/Information Systems

To ensure all required information systems are accurately maintained within required time constraints.

Autonomy/Scope within Role

To instruct and routinely supervise lower grades of Catering Staff when required

Works to the required food hygiene legislation in all aspects of service provision and works to the guidance and management of the locality lead. Works to trust policies and procedures.




This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Jul 2024

We are looking for an enthusiastic team member who is eager to learn and to develop themselves.

We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated and wants to make a difference to our patients’ experience and who demonstrate values and personal qualities that support the DCHS way of working.

What really matters to us is to provide our patients with an excellent experience, a service that really cares, and one that delivers high standards.

As a Porter, you will become an active member of our team working closely with other disciplines.

Previous experience is desirable.

Post details:

Shifts 6am-2pm, 1pm-9pm, 8am-4pm

You will be required to work on a rota, including weekends and bank holidays and have a flexible approach for annual leave and sickness.

We are looking to appoint a porter at Ilkeston Hospital to work 37.5 hours per week.

You are responsible for the security of the site, delivery of meals to patients, cleaning duties in both clinical and non clinical areas (further duties outlined in the job description).

The shifts include working weekends and bank holidays on a seven week rota

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people’s own homes and via virtual consultations.



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Duties to include collection and segregation of all waste

Delivery of post to all departments

Cleaning of clinical and non clinical areas.

Collection/delivery of linen and laundry

Collection of Samples

Locking/unlocking of the buildings

Further duties as per job description




This advert closes on Sunday 7 Apr 2024