Caretaker Nottingham, England
Job description
Caretaker
NHS Professionals require an experienced, pro-active, and hardworking Caretaker to join the Estates & Facilities team at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
This is a full-time ongoing temporary Caretaker role, based Queen's Medical Centre, Derby Road, Lenton, Nottingham NG7 2UH
Hours: Mondays – Sundays 8am – 4pm. Working 5 days out of 7 days, on a rota basis.
The post holder will undertake general caretaking and maintenance duties, in line with Trust policies and procedures. The post holder must be willing to work on a variety of tasks. The Patient Environment Caretaker will make necessary arrangements directly with ward and departmental staff and organise work methods, equipment, and materials. Undertake maintenance activities within an acute hospital setting in a timely and efficient manner. The post holder will have their base of work at Queen’s Medical Centre with the possibility of travelling to other sites/campus.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
· You will be part of the Facilities and Estates team carrying out a range of small-scale minor maintenance tasks. The post holder will report to the Assistant Cleaning Services Manager, with a responsibility to the Estates workshop manager but will also work closely with clinical stakeholders to help maintain the hospital site and grounds.
· Undertake a range of general duties, including, but not limited to, clearing drains and gulley’s floor maintenance, replacing shower heads and where appropriate the operation of specialist equipment.
· Undertake water sampling and flushing, recording and keep accurate records, updating Management Data Systems in use.
· Carry out minor installation work, including but not limited to the fixing of notice boards and other small items of equipment.
· Use specialist hand tools (screwdrivers, spanners, socket sets, Allen keys etc.) to remove radiator covers, guards, light fitting diffusers and ventilation grilles as necessary to clean, ensure that they are refitted correctly prior to reuse of the room/area.
· Carry out risk assessments prior to commencing tasks and throughout the duration of the works ensuring that no tools, chemicals etc. are unattended.
· Ensure that the grounds, pathways, car parks and entrances are clean and tidy and well maintained, including moving snow, light gritting in the winter months if necessary.
Personal Specifications
· Knowledge and understanding of a range of maintenance work procedures for different trades gained through training and induction, part qualification or equivalent, i.e. electrical and plumbing.
· Willing to undertake necessary training deemed relevant to the role e.g. NVQ/QCF Level 1 in Customer Care or equivalent. Physically fit, able to climb vertical ladders.
· Previous relevant experience in the maintenance of building is essential.
· General working knowledge of engineering equipment and tools Current full UK –valid Driving Licence.
· Excellent verbal communication & interpersonal skills / telephone manner
· Ability to plan own work/tasks.
About NUH
With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
NUH was established in 2006 following the merger of Nottingham City Hospital and Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC). We have a budget of just under £1billion, 90 wards and 1,700 beds across three main sites: QMC, City Hospital and Ropewalk House. We deliver district general services to 2.5m residents of Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and its surrounding communities. Our specialist services allow us to deliver care to 4.5m people from across the East Midlands and nationally for a handful of services. QMC is where our Emergency Department (ED), Major Trauma Centre and the Nottingham Children’s Hospital are based. It is also home to the University of Nottingham’s School of Nursing and Medical School. Nottingham City Hospital is our planned care site, where our cancer centre, heart centre and stroke services are based, and where some of our emergency admissions units are located. Ropewalk House is where we provide a range of outpatient services, including hearing services.
We have a national and international reputation for many of our specialist services, including stroke, renal, neurosciences, cancer services and trauma. We are at the forefront of many research programmes and new surgical procedures. In partnership with the University of Nottingham we host a Biomedical Research Centre carrying out vital research into hearing, digestive diseases, respiratory, musculoskeletal disease, mental health and imaging.
As a teaching trust we have a strong relationship with our colleagues at the University of Nottingham and other universities across the East Midlands, including Loughborough University, where we are part of the Olympic Legacy project. We play a vital role in the education and training of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals (NHSP), owned by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), works in partnership with hospital trusts to provide a bank of highly skilled temporary workers who want to work flexibly within the NHS.
Working through the NHSP bank means Trusts don’t have to rely on expensive agencies. Right now, we have over 126,000 members registered on our bank from various roles, grades and specialities, saving the NHS over £70 million each year. This money is then reinvested back into the NHS. Register today for various flexible working options and long-term placement opportunities.
We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Disclaimer
Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Salary: £11.85 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Nottingham, NG7 2UH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: 60297
