Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

House Keeper General Medicine Ward 3C

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Job summary

The post holder will work as an integral part of the ward teams. They will be responsible for the co-ordination of all patient facilities services in the ward areas and ensure a clean, safe and comfortable environment.The main elements of the role are ensuring the delivery of cleaning, catering, and minor maintenance, together with other specified tasks to meet individual patient needs as determined by the ward sister/charge nurse.The post holder will be required to work closely with contractors and support service departments. He/she will monitor quality standards, report deficiencies and take appropriate action.

Main duties of the job

To prepare the clinical areas following discharge of patient, paying particular attention to Infection Control policies/procedures, maintaining records for audit purposes.

To undertake general cleaning duties in the clinic

To give patient's food and drink when necessary

To undertake the reporting of any repairs or health and safety issues electronically and inform nurse in charge.

To be aware of stock levels on the ward for clinical and non-clinical items, ensuring that ward supplies are appropriately stored and that stocks in clinical areas are at appropriate levels.

To collect specimen bottles from the Laboratory as required.

To undertake general messenger duties as instructed by the /nurse in charge, e.g., taking blood samples and microbiology swabs to the Laboratory, taking prescriptions to Pharmacy, collecting and returning equipment from the Equipment Pool.

To ensure clinic areas are clean and tidy at all times.

To ensure that equipment is maintained in a clean and working order and that ward equipment is appropriately stored.

To be actively involved in ward maintenance, reporting faulty equipment on the ward to the nurse in charge, ensuring appropriate follow up calls are made.

To undertake reception/clerical duties in the absence of the ward clerk (answering the telephone, taking messages, ensuring messages are appropriately communicated).

To maintain ward fridge and microwave checks as per Trust Policy

About us

The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.

From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.

The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.

Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:

CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
SAFETY that is of the highest standards
COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients

Our achievements include:

Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available upon request.

Date posted

07 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

409-6505872

Job locations

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

Job description

Job responsibilities

To prepare the clinical areas following discharge of patient, paying particular attention to Infection Control policies/procedures, maintaining records for audit purposes.

To undertake general cleaning duties in the clinic

To give patients food and drink when necessary

To undertake the reporting of any repairs or health and safety issues electronically and inform nurse in charge.

To be aware of stock levels on the ward for clinical and non-clinical items, ensuring that ward supplies are appropriately stored and that stocks in clinical areas are at appropriate levels.

To collect specimen bottles from the Laboratory as required.

To undertake general messenger duties as instructed by the /nurse in charge, e.g., taking blood samples and microbiology swabs to the Laboratory, taking prescriptions to Pharmacy, collecting and returning equipment from the Equipment Pool.

To ensure clinic areas are clean and tidy at all times.

To ensure that equipment is maintained in a clean and working order and that ward equipment is appropriately stored.

To be actively involved in ward maintenance, reporting faulty equipment on the ward to the nurse in charge, ensuring appropriate follow up calls are made.

To undertake reception/clerical duties in the absence of the ward clerk (answering the telephone, taking messages, ensuring messages are appropriately communicated).

To maintain ward fridge and microwave checks as per Trust Policy.

To maintain infection control documentation.

To ensure daily / weekly environmental checks are undertaken and report exceptions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To prepare the clinical areas following discharge of patient, paying particular attention to Infection Control policies/procedures, maintaining records for audit purposes.

To undertake general cleaning duties in the clinic

To give patients food and drink when necessary

To undertake the reporting of any repairs or health and safety issues electronically and inform nurse in charge.

To be aware of stock levels on the ward for clinical and non-clinical items, ensuring that ward supplies are appropriately stored and that stocks in clinical areas are at appropriate levels.

To collect specimen bottles from the Laboratory as required.

To undertake general messenger duties as instructed by the /nurse in charge, e.g., taking blood samples and microbiology swabs to the Laboratory, taking prescriptions to Pharmacy, collecting and returning equipment from the Equipment Pool.

To ensure clinic areas are clean and tidy at all times.

To ensure that equipment is maintained in a clean and working order and that ward equipment is appropriately stored.

To be actively involved in ward maintenance, reporting faulty equipment on the ward to the nurse in charge, ensuring appropriate follow up calls are made.

To undertake reception/clerical duties in the absence of the ward clerk (answering the telephone, taking messages, ensuring messages are appropriately communicated).

To maintain ward fridge and microwave checks as per Trust Policy.

To maintain infection control documentation.

To ensure daily / weekly environmental checks are undertaken and report exceptions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 2 (Ideally in Health Care) or equivalent qualification, or equivalent experience
Food/Hygiene Certificate or willingness to achieve before commencing in post

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Experience working in a Healthcare setting

Skills

Essential

Computer literate
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work autonomously using own initiative and as part of an Multi-Disciplinary Team

Other

Essential

Flexible and adaptable approach

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 2 (Ideally in Health Care) or equivalent qualification, or equivalent experience
Food/Hygiene Certificate or willingness to achieve before commencing in post

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Experience working in a Healthcare setting

Skills

Essential

Computer literate
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work autonomously using own initiative and as part of an Multi-Disciplinary Team

Other

Essential

Flexible and adaptable approach

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

Employer's website

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