Job summary
To work as part of the clinical team to ensure a clean, safe and comfortable environment is maintained. To work closely with the Matron and Sister/Charge Nurse in supporting the nursing staff in providing a high standard of care by performing duties as per attached job description.
Main duties of the job
Assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards on the ward and report to the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse and Matron on the level of cleanliness in the area.
Participate in environmental monitoring and inspections.
Spot cleaning i.e. ensure spillage's including body fluids are dealt with swiftly and efficiently in accordance with Trust policies.
By working with and following guidance from the nursing team, ensure equipment (both clinical and non-clinical) is in a clean condition and available for immediate use.
Upkeep of ward appearance i.e. removing clutter, tidy notice boards, attend to storage requirements, signage, tidy nurse stations etc.
Ensure bed areas are clean and prepared for new patients.
Care of patients lockers and bed areas.
Assist patients with meal choices as directed by the Nurse in Charge.
Assist with the setting of tables, serving of meals, cleaning crockery, replenishing water jugs.
Assisting patients with dietary and fluid intake, as directed by the Nurse in Charge and document this on the patients diet and fluid charts in accordance with the care plan.
Replenish and tidy the following areas: bathrooms; dirty and clean utility rooms; storerooms; nurse servers and stations.
Check and report faulty equipment, including beds, bed lights and patient handsets ensuring all defects are logged using the appropriate fault reporting process.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade D/3 or above in English or Maths or equivalent qualifications or equivalent experience.
- Valid Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or attainment of Basic REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate (can be completed once in post - one day course)
Desirable
- Clerical / IT qualification or relevant experience
- Working towards Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) level 2 or 3 (NVQ2/3)
Experience
Essential
- Manual Handling, Fire and Health and Safety Awareness (can be completed once in post ent.
- Demonstrable ability to use a computer
- Familiar with Microsoft packages and information systems
- Experience of working in a customer service environment
Desirable
- Experience in a caring or hotel/catering environment
- Experience of working at a supervisory level
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to communication well within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to deal with any potentially difficult or sensitive issues
- Understanding of confidentiality in the work place
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise own work load Multi skilled
- Multi skilled
Desirable
- Willing to undertake RQF training
- Willing to complete job specific and essential training relevant to the housekeepers role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade D/3 or above in English or Maths or equivalent qualifications or equivalent experience.
- Valid Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or attainment of Basic REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate (can be completed once in post - one day course)
Desirable
- Clerical / IT qualification or relevant experience
- Working towards Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) level 2 or 3 (NVQ2/3)
Experience
Essential
- Manual Handling, Fire and Health and Safety Awareness (can be completed once in post ent.
- Demonstrable ability to use a computer
- Familiar with Microsoft packages and information systems
- Experience of working in a customer service environment
Desirable
- Experience in a caring or hotel/catering environment
- Experience of working at a supervisory level
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to communication well within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to deal with any potentially difficult or sensitive issues
- Understanding of confidentiality in the work place
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise own work load Multi skilled
- Multi skilled
Desirable
- Willing to undertake RQF training
- Willing to complete job specific and essential training relevant to the housekeepers role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
