Job summary
We currently have exciting opportunities to join our highly motivated and dedicated team of Housekeeping Assistants at the Princess Royal Hospital, roles are full time 07:30 to 15:30 or 14:00 to 22:00, 5 days a week and Part time 17:00 to 22:00 Monday to Friday and Bank work is considered.
We are looking for individuals with a proven track record of delivering high quality work, whilst ensuring courtesy and efficiency towards patients, colleagues and visitors at all times.
Main duties of the job
To maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness, as defined in the National Standards of Cleanliness, in all areas of responsibility.
To ensure Infection Prevention and Control guidelines are adhered to.
The Post Holder will be required to ensure personal conduct is at the highest standard while on the hospital premises, exhibiting courtesy and efficiency to patients, visitors and users of the service at all times.
About us
Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- To ensure the cleanliness of the area you have been assigned to under the direction of your manager. This will include cleaning areas such as corridors, offices, stairs, toilets, bathrooms, and patient bed spaces on a frequent basis using a variety of tasks and procedures including the dusting of all horizontal and vertical surfaces, high and low level cleaning, replenishment of disposable items, emptying, cleaning and re-lining of waste bins and deep cleans (where applicable).
- To adhere to all aspects of Control of Infection & Prevention procedures including the use of colour coded equipment to ensure there is no spread of infection.
- Comply with National Cleaning Standards and the required cleaning frequencies as per the work schedules provided.
- Removal of rubbish from ward/department areas to the designated collection points, ensuring the correct disposal of Clinical and Domestic waste in line with the Trusts Policy.
- General floor scrubbing and floor maintenance according to agreed frequencies and guidelines
- Ensure the correct use of chemicals making sure the handling, storage and safe usage are in line with COSHH regulations, safety data sheets and training given.
- To ensure that all cleaning equipment (including electrical) is kept clean and maintained in good working order.
- Reporting of equipment breakdown, faults with the building fabric or hazardous occurrences to Line Manager.
- Attend all training sessions and complete competency tests as appropriate
- To ensure that all work is carried out in strict accordance with the manual handling training received to ensure your personal health and safety and that of others.
- To ensure that all tasks are completed using the risk assessments and safe systems of work as instructed by your manager.
- Responsible for ensuring the security of stock and that cleaning cupboards are kept clean and tidy. Adherence to Trust standards regarding uniform, conduct and the wearing of Personal Protective Equipment
- To ensure patients privacy and dignity is maintained throughout your work.
- To respond to any actions that may arise from cleaning audits.
- Carry out reasonable duties as required and co-operate fully when new methods of work or frequencies of cleaning are introduced.
Management
- No management duties.
Clinical
- No clinical related duties.
Improving Patient Experience
- Patients are the most important people in the health service and are at the centre of what we do. Patients and carers are the experts in how they feel and what it is like to live with or care for someone with a particular illness or condition. The patients experience of our services should guide the way we deliver services and influence how we engage with patients every day in our work.
- All staff should communicate effectively in their day-to-day practice with patients and should support and enable patients/carers to make choices, changes and influence the way their treatment or care is provided. All staff, managers and Board members should work to promote effective patient, carer and public involvement in all elements of their work.
- We have a duty to involve, engage and consult with patients, carers and families about plans for health facilities and the provision of our services. The trust wholeheartedly embraces the principles of patient partnership and has made clear its commitment to involve patients in key aspects of its work, which will be further strengthened through becoming a Foundation Trust.
Leadership
- To work in a self-motivated and professional manner at all times and set a positive working example to other Staff and the Trust.
Communication
- Will be required to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, including colleagues, other Trust staff, visitors and contractors.
- Demonstrate duties to new starters.
Policy and Service Development
- To be aware of Trust policies and developments in service that relate to the post holders area of work.
Administrative
- Use the time recording (clocking in and out) system.
- Complete any administration activity that relates to duties specified for the Housekeeping role and/or associated training, education, personal and professional development.
Responsible for maintaining clear and accurate records providing documentary evidence that cleaning has taken place
Training and Education
- To participate in appropriate training courses or updates in accordance with mandatory requirements and/or individual personal development plans.
Audit and Research
- Provide information to any Trust requested audits or research as instructed by your Line Manager. Taking into account patient and Trust confidentiality.
- Complete staff surveys as required.
Personal and Professional Development
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is committed to lifelong learning for all staff. All employees have a responsibility to participate in regular appraisals with their Line Manager and to identify performance standards for the post. As part of the appraisal process employees have a joint responsibility with their line manger to identify any learning development needs in order to meet the agreed performance targets.
Other Role-Specific Duties
- Carry out any other reasonable duties commensurate with the role and delegated or requested by the Line Manager, as the needs of the service require. For example, the post-holder may be required to assist with Food Service
- The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an on-going basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and/or Trust.
Please see job description & person specs for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- To ensure the cleanliness of the area you have been assigned to under the direction of your manager. This will include cleaning areas such as corridors, offices, stairs, toilets, bathrooms, and patient bed spaces on a frequent basis using a variety of tasks and procedures including the dusting of all horizontal and vertical surfaces, high and low level cleaning, replenishment of disposable items, emptying, cleaning and re-lining of waste bins and deep cleans (where applicable).
- To adhere to all aspects of Control of Infection & Prevention procedures including the use of colour coded equipment to ensure there is no spread of infection.
- Comply with National Cleaning Standards and the required cleaning frequencies as per the work schedules provided.
- Removal of rubbish from ward/department areas to the designated collection points, ensuring the correct disposal of Clinical and Domestic waste in line with the Trusts Policy.
- General floor scrubbing and floor maintenance according to agreed frequencies and guidelines
- Ensure the correct use of chemicals making sure the handling, storage and safe usage are in line with COSHH regulations, safety data sheets and training given.
- To ensure that all cleaning equipment (including electrical) is kept clean and maintained in good working order.
- Reporting of equipment breakdown, faults with the building fabric or hazardous occurrences to Line Manager.
- Attend all training sessions and complete competency tests as appropriate
- To ensure that all work is carried out in strict accordance with the manual handling training received to ensure your personal health and safety and that of others.
- To ensure that all tasks are completed using the risk assessments and safe systems of work as instructed by your manager.
- Responsible for ensuring the security of stock and that cleaning cupboards are kept clean and tidy. Adherence to Trust standards regarding uniform, conduct and the wearing of Personal Protective Equipment
- To ensure patients privacy and dignity is maintained throughout your work.
- To respond to any actions that may arise from cleaning audits.
- Carry out reasonable duties as required and co-operate fully when new methods of work or frequencies of cleaning are introduced.
Management
- No management duties.
Clinical
- No clinical related duties.
Improving Patient Experience
- Patients are the most important people in the health service and are at the centre of what we do. Patients and carers are the experts in how they feel and what it is like to live with or care for someone with a particular illness or condition. The patients experience of our services should guide the way we deliver services and influence how we engage with patients every day in our work.
- All staff should communicate effectively in their day-to-day practice with patients and should support and enable patients/carers to make choices, changes and influence the way their treatment or care is provided. All staff, managers and Board members should work to promote effective patient, carer and public involvement in all elements of their work.
- We have a duty to involve, engage and consult with patients, carers and families about plans for health facilities and the provision of our services. The trust wholeheartedly embraces the principles of patient partnership and has made clear its commitment to involve patients in key aspects of its work, which will be further strengthened through becoming a Foundation Trust.
Leadership
- To work in a self-motivated and professional manner at all times and set a positive working example to other Staff and the Trust.
Communication
- Will be required to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, including colleagues, other Trust staff, visitors and contractors.
- Demonstrate duties to new starters.
Policy and Service Development
- To be aware of Trust policies and developments in service that relate to the post holders area of work.
Administrative
- Use the time recording (clocking in and out) system.
- Complete any administration activity that relates to duties specified for the Housekeeping role and/or associated training, education, personal and professional development.
Responsible for maintaining clear and accurate records providing documentary evidence that cleaning has taken place
Training and Education
- To participate in appropriate training courses or updates in accordance with mandatory requirements and/or individual personal development plans.
Audit and Research
- Provide information to any Trust requested audits or research as instructed by your Line Manager. Taking into account patient and Trust confidentiality.
- Complete staff surveys as required.
Personal and Professional Development
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is committed to lifelong learning for all staff. All employees have a responsibility to participate in regular appraisals with their Line Manager and to identify performance standards for the post. As part of the appraisal process employees have a joint responsibility with their line manger to identify any learning development needs in order to meet the agreed performance targets.
Other Role-Specific Duties
- Carry out any other reasonable duties commensurate with the role and delegated or requested by the Line Manager, as the needs of the service require. For example, the post-holder may be required to assist with Food Service
- The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an on-going basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and/or Trust.
Please see job description & person specs for full details
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- oGood level of general education, numeracy and literacy
- oCleaning experience
- oExperience working as part of a team
Desirable
- oUnderstanding of COSHH & Infection Control
- oExperience of working in a healthcare environment
- oExperience of working cleaning schedules, policies and procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- oGood level of general education, numeracy and literacy
- oCleaning experience
- oExperience working as part of a team
Desirable
- oUnderstanding of COSHH & Infection Control
- oExperience of working in a healthcare environment
- oExperience of working cleaning schedules, policies and procedures
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.
