Job summary
Are you enthusiastic, friendly and organised, with a passion for housekeeping?
We are currently recruiting for a Band 2 Housekeeper on the William Drummond Hyper Acute stroke Unit, 20 bedded ward in St Georges NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for a candidate that demonstrates excellent communication skills, computer skills and interested to learn housekeeping and organizational skills.
Main duties of the job
To provide support to nursing staff to ensure the clinical area is effectivelycleaned and that the ward is productive in respect to stocks and stores management.
To provide an effective reception, clerical and administrative service when required to patients, visitors, and nursing staff in order to support the delivery of optimum patient care.
About us
To have responsibility for the Health Safety and Welfare of self and others and to always comply with the requirements of Health and Safety Regulations.To always ensure confidentiality, only releasing confidential information obtained duringthe course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with theprovisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments.To always work as part of the health care team.To work in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities policy to eliminate unlawfuldiscrimination in relation to employment and service delivery.To ensure skills are up-to-date and relevant to the role, to follow relevant Trust policiesand professional codes.To comply with St. George's Healthcare No Smoking Policy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To participate in the Productive ward initiative.In conjunction with the ward sister and nursing team be responsible for the cleanliness ofthe ward environment and nursing equipment as per Trust policy in line with Infection Control policies.To assist in maintaining the clinical environment in a manner which promotes thetherapeutic and health needs of patients, visitors, and staff.Responsible for ordering and maintaining stocks and supplies. Putting stock away when it is delivered to the ward area.To monitor stock levels and order as required. Arrange emergency deliveries to the wardwith the managers agreement to avoid stock shortages.Ensure stock levels are monitored.Ensure kitchen stocks and stores are correctly stored and used in rotation by the hostess and domestic staff.Maintain agreed stock level for linen and ensure that the ward had adequate supplies.Oversee that the linen cupboard is kept neat and tidy to allow efficient daily top- up system. To action additional linen request if requested by the nurse in charge of the shift.Carry out weekly audit and action following the results as directed bythe ward sister.Daily checks of bed space and window curtains to ensure that privacy and dignity can bealways maintained.To manage loans of equipment to other areas and departments ensuring that appropriatepaperwork is completed and that all equipment is returned in good repair and cleaned ordecontaminated as per Trust policy.To ensure where appropriate that all public areas on the ward are kept clean and tidy and that where relevant information in the waiting area is kept up to date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To participate in the Productive ward initiative.In conjunction with the ward sister and nursing team be responsible for the cleanliness ofthe ward environment and nursing equipment as per Trust policy in line with Infection Control policies.To assist in maintaining the clinical environment in a manner which promotes thetherapeutic and health needs of patients, visitors, and staff.Responsible for ordering and maintaining stocks and supplies. Putting stock away when it is delivered to the ward area.To monitor stock levels and order as required. Arrange emergency deliveries to the wardwith the managers agreement to avoid stock shortages.Ensure stock levels are monitored.Ensure kitchen stocks and stores are correctly stored and used in rotation by the hostess and domestic staff.Maintain agreed stock level for linen and ensure that the ward had adequate supplies.Oversee that the linen cupboard is kept neat and tidy to allow efficient daily top- up system. To action additional linen request if requested by the nurse in charge of the shift.Carry out weekly audit and action following the results as directed bythe ward sister.Daily checks of bed space and window curtains to ensure that privacy and dignity can bealways maintained.To manage loans of equipment to other areas and departments ensuring that appropriatepaperwork is completed and that all equipment is returned in good repair and cleaned ordecontaminated as per Trust policy.To ensure where appropriate that all public areas on the ward are kept clean and tidy and that where relevant information in the waiting area is kept up to date.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Literacy and numeracy skills.
- Ability to work well with all members of the multidisciplinary team (as well as members of the public)
Desirable
- Studying for N.V.Q. level 2 or 3.
- Has worked as part of a team. Previous healthcare setting experience.
ORGANISATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Essential
- Good communication and computer skills.
- Abililty to use own initiative.
- Customer care skills.
- Organisational skills.
Desirable
- Experience with stock control.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Literacy and numeracy skills.
- Ability to work well with all members of the multidisciplinary team (as well as members of the public)
Desirable
- Studying for N.V.Q. level 2 or 3.
- Has worked as part of a team. Previous healthcare setting experience.
ORGANISATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Essential
- Good communication and computer skills.
- Abililty to use own initiative.
- Customer care skills.
- Organisational skills.
Desirable
- Experience with stock control.
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.
