North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Housekeeper - Stamford

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Job summary

The housekeeper will work as a member of the ward team; with responsibility for housekeeping tasks within that ward, at the same time they will provide an essential link between the ward and hospital support services.

Main duties of the job

Are you a caring and compassionate individual with excellent communication skills and are dedicated to giving patients an excellent experience whilst they are in our care?

The post will also involve ensuring the ward is a well stocked and tidy, and ordering through our internal and external systems.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the friendly and supportive team on John Van Geest Ward. As a key member of staff you will be vital to the day to day running of the ward and be well supported bythe team.

Please note that this is a part time job 15 hours/week.

About us

We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.

Benefits to you

27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);

NHS Pension Scheme:

Flexible working opportunities;

Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;

Career development and training;

Wellbeing support and activities;

In-house physiotherapy Service;

On-site canteens with subsidised meals;

Subsidised staff parking (currently free).

Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Date posted

27 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

176-S-5506315

Job locations

Stamford

Ryhall Road

Stamford

PE91UA

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Ward Responsibilities

1. Responsible for meeting and greeting new patients/visitors to the ward, ensuring they have up to date knowledge of planned patient flow and patient requirements relating to fluid, nutrition etc.

2. Ensure a high standard of tidiness and cleanliness is maintained in all parts of the ward/unit, and report identified problems to the senior nurse.

3. Ensure the ward/unit is tidy at all times; deal with emergencies, spots, spills, floods.

4. Ensure that patient lockers, tables, chairs and ward/unit equipment are checked for integrity of fabric and cleaned on a regular basis.

5. Cleaning of specialist equipment according to local policies. e.g. drip stands, incubator, O2 & suctions, crash trolley, ECG monitor. in conjunction with Domestic cleaning provider

6. Ensure appropriate post infectious cases cleaning/decontamination is carried out in accordance with local policy.

7. Ensure that there is an adequate supply of linen and that linen is stored in a tidy and appropriate manner.

8. Work with other members of the ward/ unit Team to ensure adequate supplies of stationery; undertaking photocopying of local documents, policies and procedures when requested.

9. Receive, unpack, check and put away stores and medical sundries.

10. Ensure that storage areas are clean and tidy.

11. To complete all the appropriate training as set out in the agreed trainingprogramme.

12. The monitoring of ward/unit equipment safe storage/trackingEnsure that all malfunctioning equipment is identified and reported.

13. Liaise with facilities department to report/follow up on any 'works orders'.

14. Collection/delivery of emergency supplies/specimens/documentation to various departments, of TTOs from Pharmacy and the transportation of patients tovarious locations within the Trust in the absence of normal portering services.

15. Ensure that the relevant departments are informed when rented equipment is no longer required, and that this information is acted upon e.g. pressure relieving mattress.

16. Ensure that mattress turning/rotation is carried out and audited on a regular basis working closely with relevant staff and departments

Catering Responsibilities

17. Take overall responsibility for the tidiness/cleanliness of the ward/unit kitchen including drinks trolleys and dishwasher.

18. Maintain kitchen stock levels and monitor the storage of supplies to safeguard correct stock rotation.

19. Distribute menus, assist/guide patients with their menu choices and ensure that menu cards are returned to the catering department.

20. Ensure that the temperature inside the refrigerator is checked and maintained in accordance with local policy, and that appropriate written records are maintained.

21. Ensure that all refrigerated food is stored and labelled correctly, discarding food that is out of date. Participate in environment audits as appropriate

22. Prepare areas where food and beverages are served /consumed to ensure a pleasant environment at meal times.

23. Coordinate the delivery and collection of meal trays.

24. To ensure that the appropriate level of support is given to an individual to enable him/her to eat the meal that has been served e.g. removal and or loosening of food lids, ensuring that specialised cutlery/crockery is available, chopping food into manageable pieces/ provide/arrange additional assistance as required.

25. Prepare, assemble, present and serve hot/cold snacks & beverages and ensure that equipment is cleared away appropriately.

26. In conjunction with Catering department present food and beverages for serving, ensuring that food and beverages are served at the correct temperature according to food hygiene regulations. Participate in relevant audits.

28. Liaise with qualified ward/unit staff regarding dietary feedback and complete documentation as appropriate within scope of the role.

Other

1. To comply with the roles and responsibilities as defined in the Trusts Health & Safety Policy and the KSF outline for this post.

2. To be responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults by undertaking the appropriate level of training in accordance with the safeguarding policy training strategy and being aware of and working within the Trusts safeguarding policies.

3. Ensure all data collection and processing undertaken is consistently accurate and timely and complies with the Trust Data Quality Policy and local procedures.

4. Undertake any other similar duties in line with the key purpose of the job.

5. Undertake additional roles as discussed with Ward unit Manager and within scope of role and after appropriate training