Caretaker

Job Description

Caretaker / Maintenance Person£10.37 per hourNHS 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 Caretaker role, based Queens Medical Centre, Derby Road, Lenton, Nottingham NG7 2UHHours: 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 directlywith 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 Queens Medical Centrewith 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 alsowork 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 gulleys 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 Us 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 Queens 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 districtgeneral 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 EmergencyDepartment (ED), Major Trauma Centre and the Nottingham Childrens Hospital are based. It is also home to the University of Nottinghams School of Nursing and Medical School. Nottingham City Hospital is our planned care site, where our cancer centre, heartcentre 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.Who are NHS ProfessionalsNHS 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 dont 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 thenreinvested 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 fromus within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

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