Job summary
The post will involve working weekdays and a weekend every other week. We are a dynamic and progressive community hospital setting and as a Housekeeper you work to support the Ward in assisting with compliance of infection control policies. To work alongside the trained staff to ensure the patients nutritional needs are met.
Main duties of the job
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To assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards on the ward.
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To ensure that the ward is safe and tidy at all times.
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To liaise with domestic staff/ domestic supervisor to ensure that all ward areas are appropriately cleaned, including deep cleaning and enhanced cleaning.
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Demonstrate compliance to infection prevention and control policies.
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To assist patients to order food where necessary, taking into account, special needs and medical requirements.
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To prepare and serve hot/cold snacks available at ward level as requested.
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To be responsible for serving meals, ensuring that patients dietary intake is known and that their dietary needs are met.
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To manage/ co-ordinate meal service.
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To assist ward staff in the monitoring of service delivery especially related to cleaning, food, linen and the environment
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To ensure that all defects relating to the ward environment are appropriately reported and recorded to maintenance staff
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To ensure that equipment awaiting repair is stored safely and sent to other departments as necessary in an appropriate and safe manner.
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To assist ward staff with the cleaning and preparation of beds.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
FOR SECONDMENT ROLES ONLY - If the secondment role becomes permanent, the successful candidate may be offered the permanent position.
Details
Date posted
07 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
371-CHS1010-A
Job locations
WBCH Inpatient Wards
Thatcham
RG18 3AS
Employer details
Employer name
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
WBCH Inpatient Wards
Thatcham
RG18 3AS
Employer's website
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