Housekeeper AGH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Working Relationships

Internal

Patients, theatre personnel, anaesthetists, surgeons and surgical teams.

External

Visitors to theatres, relatives, ward personnel, housekeeping, pottering and estates Teams.

Liaises With

Theatre team leaders, theatre nurses and ODPs and theatre support workers.

Job Purpose:

To assist in maintaining a clean and hygienic environment for patients, staff and visitors. To carry out general cleaning duties in all areas of the department and to apply specialist-cleaning methods using appropriate materials and equipment where necessary.

Key Duties:

• Clean allocated work areas to the agreed standards and frequencies as detailed in work schedules, theatre department, corridors, communal areas, office space ect.

The recording of information so that accurate records of processes are maintained.

Have the ability to follow instructions and to suggest changes in working practices.

Undertake the safe removal of body fluid spillages in public and communal areas in line with IPCT guidelines.

Occasional exposure to distressing circumstances e.g. vulnerable patients

Wear the correct PPE at all times and in line with IPCT guidelines

To clean using the correct method, equipment and materials.

Remove waste from work area and place at collection points in line with departmental procedures

To undertake the cleaning of all surfaces including edges, ledges, fixtures and fittings.

To undertake the cleaning of all hard and soft floors using the correct method and equipment.

To clean sanitary areas using the correct method and equipment.

To replenish supplies of paper hand towels, toilet rolls, soap, hand sanitizer and hand conditioner.

To carry out high and low level cleaning using the correct method and equipment.

Ensure that all work is carried out in a safe manner and hazard warning signs are displayed.

Comply with the Trust Infection Control policies and procedures.

Report defective equipment to the team leader/department lead and estates.

Clean equipment after use.

Use all cleaning chemicals in a safe and appropriate manner.

Working at heights as required.

To assist with appropriate audits and water flushing according to policy.

Participation in annual personal development review and unit meetings.

• Replenish scrub clothing in Main Theatres.

• Routine cleaning of sinks two full cleans daily.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic standard of education including Maths and English Grade C GCSE or equivalent or willingness to complete Functional Skills Level 2.
• Cleaning experience in a Healthcare Or similar environment.
• Experience in use of cleaning equipment

Desirable

• NVQ Level 1 & 2 in Cleaning and Support services

Experience

Essential

• General cleaning experience.
• Experience of working in a patient care setting or customer-facing environment.
• Experience of working as part of a team.

Desirable

• Cleaning experience in a healthcare or similar environment.
• Experience in use of cleaning equipment.
• Experience of shift working.
• Experience of working within the peri-operative setting.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Polite.
• Understand and carry out instructions accurately.
• Self-organisation skills.
• Positive attitude.
• Ability to communicate with staff, patients and visitors.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with a team.
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal.
• Self-confidence with an approachable persona.
• Self-awareness in assessing own knowledge, competence and boundaries.

Desirable

• Ability to adapt to new situations.
• Ability to identify own personal development needs.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• The candidate must have knowledge of the following or be prepared to undertake:
• The relevant training.
• Good verbal, literacy and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate and legible records.
• Computer literate (use of IT software packages e.g. Word, Email).
• Basic Health & Safety.
• Manual Handling.
• COSHH.

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of electrical safety.
• Understanding of manual handling practices and policies.
• Awareness of Health and Safety.

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Working with hazardous chemicals.
• Safe removal of body fluids.
• Working at Height.
• Occasional exposure to distressing circumstances e.g. vulnerable patients.
• Some Bank Holiday working will be required.
• As a representative of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, you are expected to uphold our core values:
• - Being open and honest
• - Ensuring people feel cared for
• - Showing respect to everyone
• These values guide daily conduct and ensure inclusive, compassionate service delivery, fostering a culture of transparency, empathy, and respect for all.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

The Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

Redditch

Worcestershire

B987UB

Employer's website

https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)