Domestic

Remuneration

The salary scale for the post is 01/06/2026:

€35,433 €37,294 €38,681 €39,260 €39,504 €40,081 €40,673 €41,137 €41,696

New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies.

Appointment

A start date will be indicated at job offer stage.

Location of Post

HSE Dublin & South East/ FSS Bhaile Átha Cliath agus an Oirdheiscirt

Individual sites/ location will be indicated at expression of interest stage to panel members for each individual job.

All applicants will be given the opportunity, at the time of application, to indicate an IHA preference area.

• HSE Carlow Kilkenny and Tipperary South

• HSE Waterford Wexford (including Dungarven)

• HSE Dublin South and Wicklow

Candidates successful at interview will be placed on the regional panel in order of merit.

Where vacancies arise, posts will be expressed to the panel as follows:

IHA Preference Area

Vacancies will initially be expressed to candidates who have selected the IHA preference area in which the vacancy arises, in order of merit.

Regional Panel

Where a vacancy remains unfilled, an expression of interest will then be issued to the full regional panel, in order of merit, regardless of IHA preference.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Domestic for Dublin & South East from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled for the region.

Purpose of the Post

To provide a high-quality hygiene service in line with Infection Control Policies that ensures the wellbeing and safety of patients, service users and staff through provision of a clean environment and the prevention of cross infection.

To promote an environment that encourages safety, quality hygiene standards and prevents cross infection.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties may be assigned to the employee and may be in any department of the hospital.

Cleaning duties will include:

• Full range of housekeeping, laundry duties, details of which will be advised by your line manager in order to maintain a high standard of cleanliness of wards, bathrooms, toilets, sluices, corridors, dining rooms, and any other areas to where you are assigned in line with the HIQA and Mental Health Commission regulations and standards for safer better healthcare.

• Vacuum, dust, wash and polish floors, walls, windows, equipment etc. as required and to maintain general cleanliness within the departments where he/she works.

• Cleaning and disinfecting of wash hand basins, toilets, showers and baths as required.

• Replacing of hand towels, soaps, toilet rolls, etc as required.

• Collecting of waste and removal of waste to designated holding areas.

• Attend to spillages immediately to reduce the risk of accidents and report broken or faulty equipment.

• Damp dusting of beds, lockers, light fittings, dust bins, soap dispensers, hand towel holders, door and window frames, window ledges, skirting boards, walls to hand level, etc on a structured basis and as required.

• Cleaning and tidying of storeroom on a structured basis.

• Damp dusting of curtain and bed screen rails on a structured basis.

• Operate laundry equipment within the ward setting and laundry as requested. Assist with delivery/dispatch of laundry.

• Ensure all cleaning materials are used economically and in line with HSE guidelines on usage and dilution.

• Carry out regular cleaning of equipment and laundry.

• Assist as required in any department of the Mental Health Services and ancillary buildings as may be required and carry out the duties applicable to that department.

Health & Safety

• Adhere to Covid 19 guidelines and attend training sessions as required.

• In accordance with Health & Safety at work policy, it is each staff members responsibility to observe all rules relating to Health & Safety and Conduct at work.

• To understand and adhere to all relevant Hospital Policies in relation to Health and Safety, Fire, Infection Control, Waste Disposal and Smoking Policy and comply with statutory obligations.

• Be familiar and comply with the Hospital Policies in relation to Health and Safety, Fire, Infection Control, Waste Disposal and Smoking Policy.

• Attend in-service mandatory training sessions.

• Report accidents, fire, damage to equipment.

• Report unsafe conditions and defective equipment to the Support Services Manager / Line Manager or Charge Nurse on the ward / unit.

• When on duty, to report the presence of any unauthorised person to the nurse in charge or to the designated security officer.

• Conduct his/herself in a manner that ensures safe patient / client care.

Other Responsibilities:

• To fulfil any other Support Staff duties as requested by the Support Services Manager / Head of Department or Director of Nursing.

• Flexibility will be required in relation to areas where such flexibility is considered to be reasonable in accordance with the competence and safety of staff involved.

• The appointee is expected to maintain a very good standard of personal hygiene at all times.

• Hours may vary depending on location and premium payments will be made where applicable.

The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.

Eligibility Criteria

Qualifications and/or experience

Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:

Candidates must on the closing date:

• Have 2nd level education to Junior Certificate Level at a minimum, which includes pass in 5 subjects.

OR

• Have completed a relevant examination at a comparable standard in any equivalent examination in another jurisdiction.

And

• Have 1 year relevant experience in a hygiene and cleaning employment within the last 5 years in the health care sector or hospitality sector.

AND

• Candidates must possess the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the duties of the role.

Health

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Character

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

Post Specific Requirements

• Demonstrate evidence of ability to empathise with and treat patients, relatives and colleagues with dignity and respect.

Other requirements specific to the post

• Candidates must hold a full, clean driving licence and have access to transport as travel is essential in this post as the post holder may be required to travel within the geographical area.

While this requirement may not apply to all positions within the Region, candidates who do not meet this requirement may not be eligible for appointment to certain posts.

• Must be available to work on a roster basis (weekends, public holidays, unsocial hours) where applicable.

Additional eligibility requirements:

Citizenship requirements

Eligible candidates must be:

(i) EEA, Swiss, or British citizens

OR

(ii) Non-European Economic Area citizens with permission to reside and work in the State

Read Appendix 2 of the Additional Campaign Information for further information on accepted Stamps for Non-EEA citizens resident in the State, including those with refugee status.

To qualify candidates must be eligible by the closing date of the campaign.

Skills, competencies and/or knowledge

Candidates must demonstrate:

Professional Knowledge

• Demonstrate evidence of knowledge of HIQA / Mental Health Commission requirements in this role to adhere to same.

• Demonstrate evidence of experience working in a healthcare sector environment.

Teamwork

• Demonstrate ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

• Demonstrate motivation and an innovative approach to job.

• Demonstrate ability to present a neat and tidy appearance.

• Demonstrate ability to take direction to achieve positive service outcomes.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Demonstrate effective communication skills including the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner.

• Demonstrate ability to communicate with colleagues in a professional and respectful manner.

• Demonstrate ability to communicate with patients in a compassionate, respectful and dignified manner.

• Possess a competent level of spoken and written English to compile HIQA documents.

Planning and Organising

• Demonstrate evidence of ability to plan work effectively and efficiently.

• Demonstrate flexible approach – to working hours, rostering e.g. unsocial hours / shift work, night duty, on call, attitude to work.

Commitment to providing a Quality Service

• Demonstrate a focus on quality.

• Demonstrate evidence of ability to empathise with and treat patients, relatives and colleagues with dignity and respect.

Campaign Specific Selection Process

A ranking and/or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and/or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore, it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements.

Ranking/Shortlisting/Interview

Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process.

Those successful at the ranking stage of this process (where applied) will be placed on an order of merit and will be called to interview in ‘bands’ depending on the service needs of the organisation.