Specialist Cleaner

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (07:00 - 15:30)

The Parenteral Services Unit (PSU) of the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Band 2 Specialist Cleaner, who is keen to provide service support to our busy aseptic unit. The unit provides cytotoxic chemotherapy treatments and Parenteral Nutrition to the BHOC, St. Michael's Hospital, and the Bristol Royal Children’s Hospital.

You will be joining our dynamic team of pharmacists, technicians and assistants at an exciting and challenging time in developing a first class aseptic service. You will be working alongside a team of 2 other specialist cleaners to help maintain our cleanroom standards. Good communication & interpersonal skills would be ideal, and you must be motivated, flexible, adaptable, and able to work well in a team. Previous specialist cleaning experience is not essential as full training will be given on employment.

This role is suitable for applications from school or college leavers, and anyone who is interested in working in this field. A visit to the department prior to, or whilst applying for this post is highly recommended.

Main duties of the job

Undertaking the specialist cleaning of the cleanroom areas and equipment, as defined by departmental standard operating procedures.

Supporting aseptic preparation activities include: daily record keeping; receipt, transfer, and storage of medicines, consumables and cleaning materials; delivery of products to wards; stock control; and maintenance of records.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience using computer systems.

Desirable criteria

• Previous cleanroom experience.

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

• Ability to follow written procedures.
• Motivated.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently.
• Good communication skills.

Aptitudes

Essential criteria

• Attention to detail.
• Flexible approach.
• Good time keeping.

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

• A good standard of English and Mathematics.