Barnet, Enfield & Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust

Housekeeper

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Job summary

We require a friendly and enthusiastic individual to work as a Housekeeper on our Older People Mental Health ward - Silver Birches.

Housekeepers are responsible for providing and maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and the provision of food. As a housekeeper you will work as part of the Multidisciplinary team to provide a clean, safe and supportive environment on the ward.

You will need to be passionate and enthusiastic about patient care putting patients at the heart of everything you do. You will be working in a multi-professional team and will need to be able to think on the spot and be empathetic. You will be passionate about our business, creating a culture of continuous improvement.

Experience in cleaning duties and use of chemicals and equipment are essential as you will be working in a demanding environment. Also any catering and food service experience would be appreciated along with a passion to providing high standards of customer service.

Candidates should have a good standard of English (written and spoken) and knowledge of basic food hygiene

Main duties of the job

Patient/customer care (both direct and indirect)

Cleaning:

To assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards on the ward
To carry out spot cleaning and ensure spillages are dealt with swiftly and efficiently

To ensure the ward is always safe and tidy, removing clutter, tidy notice boards, signage etc
To maintain upkeep of patient's bed areas
To ensure isolation procedures are adhered to

Monitor and restock clinical rooms, sluice, store cupboards and monitor cleaning schedules to include cleaning inside and outside cupboards and replacing sharps bins

Clean and restock sluice equipment, cupboards, open shelves, bedpans, urinals, commodes and wash bowls
Act at all times in accordance with infection control policies and local guidelines and report breaches to nurse in charge
Assist in cleaning beds of discharged patients and ensuring that the bed area is ready for the next admission in line with local protocol

Monitor condition of air vents and liaise with Hotel Services when they require cleaning

In liaison with hotel services ensure that there are sufficient supplies of gloves, aprons and alcohol gel hand rub available throughout the ward to enable effective infection control procedures
In liaison with senior team leader, conduct daily and weekly cleaning audits in line with Trust policy and local guidelines

About us

Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust provides local, regional and national award-winning healthcare services. We have more than 3.300 staff working out of 20 main sites serving a population of 1.2 million people. We provide community health services and mental health services for young people, adults and older people. Our North London Forensic Service treats and cares for people in the criminal justice system who have mental health conditions. We also provide one of the largest eating disorders services in England, as well as drug and alcohol services.

We are an organisation that is passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion; one that prides itself in developing the leadership capabilities of its employees, looking after their health and wellbeing, creating safe spaces for staff to speak up and providing opportunities to mentor and be mentored. Our employees are the reason for delivering Good CQC ratings, excellent outcomes and outstanding patient experiences, so it is our aim to create a happy and healthy working environment where you can thrive and succeed.

Date posted

04 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,378 to £25,426 a year Per annum inclusive of Outer London HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

306-BEH-895-A

Job locations

Chase Farm Hospital

The Ridgeway

Enfiled

EN2 8JL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to job description and person specification for further details around main responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to job description and person specification for further details around main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education & qualifications

Essential

oBasic education - literacy and numeracy
oComputer literate -basic level of outlook, word
oNVQ level three in care or equivalent experience

Desirable

IT Excel

Experience & knowledge

Essential

oNHS experience working in ward environment
oWorking knowledge of NHS policies - Infection Control Guidelines/Food Hygiene Standards/CQC Patient Focused Service Standards/Risk management

Desirable

Previous experience as housekeeper within NHS setting

Skills & abilities

Essential

oExcellent communication skills verbal and written.
oAbility to work within a flexible rota -and be flexible to the needs of the ward.
oGood insight into the needs of the patients.
oDemonstrates the ability to respond appropriately to distressing/emotional circumstances

Personal qualities

Essential

oHas respect for the different values, cultures and believes of patients
oAbility to reflect and critically appraise own performance
oProfessional calm and efficient manner
oAble to work autonomously and as part of a team

Person Specification

Education & qualifications

Essential

oBasic education - literacy and numeracy
oComputer literate -basic level of outlook, word
oNVQ level three in care or equivalent experience

Desirable

IT Excel

Experience & knowledge

Essential

oNHS experience working in ward environment
oWorking knowledge of NHS policies - Infection Control Guidelines/Food Hygiene Standards/CQC Patient Focused Service Standards/Risk management

Desirable

Previous experience as housekeeper within NHS setting

Skills & abilities

Essential

oExcellent communication skills verbal and written.
oAbility to work within a flexible rota -and be flexible to the needs of the ward.
oGood insight into the needs of the patients.
oDemonstrates the ability to respond appropriately to distressing/emotional circumstances

Personal qualities

Essential

oHas respect for the different values, cultures and believes of patients
oAbility to reflect and critically appraise own performance
oProfessional calm and efficient manner
oAble to work autonomously and as part of a team

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Barnet, Enfield & Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Chase Farm Hospital

The Ridgeway

Enfiled

EN2 8JL

Employer's website

http://www.beh-mht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barnet, Enfield & Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Chase Farm Hospital

The Ridgeway

Enfiled

EN2 8JL

Employer's website

http://www.beh-mht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)