Job summary
Bed Turnaround Team Member
Band: 2
Salary: £24,465 per annum / pro rata
We are now seeking to recruit a permanent member of our dedicated bed turnaround team to ensure patient bed spaces are cleaned and prepared efficiently in line with National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness. The role involves using the Trust-approved bed cleaning system to support patient flow, working closely with ward teams and Facilities staff, and maintaining a safe, hygienic environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard of cleaning service in line with the, National Cleaning Standards and a quality food service in line with the, EHO guidelines - To be part of a Housekeeping/Cleaning Team, undertaking cleaning tasks using specialised cleaning equipment and techniques, enhancing cleaning standards throughout the hospital.
To ensure all the cleaning of infected and non-infected discharge rooms are completed in a timely manner, including the use of UV cleaning.
Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.
We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.
About us
Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of theBest of Care by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time?
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision is achieved for our patients.
As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy - Patient First. Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into our Patient First deployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey.
Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.
Our BEST values underpin Patient First and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach:
B - Bold
E - Every person counts
S - Sharing and open
T - Together
Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as part of a dedicated bed turnaround team to provide and maintain a clean and hygienic environment for Trust staff, patients and their visitors, in line with the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness. The individual will be adaptable, flexible & self-motivated.
The post holder will be expected to work to clearly defined achievable, individual & team operational goals and respond to any other duties to complete tasks as required by the Facilities Department and Trust.
The post holder will be primarily responsible for utilising the Trust approved bed cleaning turnaround system (TeleTracking) to improve patient flow through the Trust. The individual will be responsible and accountable for the timely turnaround of patient bed spaces following discharge and will assist in maintaining a clean, hygienic, and safe bed space environment in line with National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness.
The individual will establish and maintain good working relationships and a clear line of communication with Domestic Supervisors, Facilities Manager - Housekeeping, ward teams and the Care Co-ordination Centre. Will be required to work in more than one area of Estates and Facilities division. The individual is expected to be polite and communicate when required with patients & visitors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as part of a dedicated bed turnaround team to provide and maintain a clean and hygienic environment for Trust staff, patients and their visitors, in line with the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness. The individual will be adaptable, flexible & self-motivated.
The post holder will be expected to work to clearly defined achievable, individual & team operational goals and respond to any other duties to complete tasks as required by the Facilities Department and Trust.
The post holder will be primarily responsible for utilising the Trust approved bed cleaning turnaround system (TeleTracking) to improve patient flow through the Trust. The individual will be responsible and accountable for the timely turnaround of patient bed spaces following discharge and will assist in maintaining a clean, hygienic, and safe bed space environment in line with National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness.
The individual will establish and maintain good working relationships and a clear line of communication with Domestic Supervisors, Facilities Manager - Housekeeping, ward teams and the Care Co-ordination Centre. Will be required to work in more than one area of Estates and Facilities division. The individual is expected to be polite and communicate when required with patients & visitors.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum grade 'C' GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- At least 2 years customer service experience
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Polite and professional communications skills
- Flexibility to organise and respond quickly to changes
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines/targets
Values Based Question
Essential
- Give an example of a time where you have demonstrated a 'can do' attitude (including the situation you were in) and the outcome
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum grade 'C' GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- At least 2 years customer service experience
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Polite and professional communications skills
- Flexibility to organise and respond quickly to changes
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines/targets
Values Based Question
Essential
- Give an example of a time where you have demonstrated a 'can do' attitude (including the situation you were in) and the outcome
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).
