Surgical Theatres Housekeeper

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure mandatory training is up to date
• Ensure adherence to the Christie Values & Behaviors
• Clean and prepare patient trolleys for use and record with the I Am Clean stickers.
• Learn and maintain a working knowledge of systems necessary to assist the divisional stores coordinator.
• Maintain water management records and ensure operational readiness.
• Ensure kitchen is kept clean at all times and ensure good stock rotation system is in operation for dry goods and provisions.
• Clean fridge/microwaves/cupboards/drawers on a weekly basis and dispose of recycling bins as required.
• Ensure linen, bin bags and general waste are moved to collection area and fire exits remain clear.
• Maintain theatre sluice areas.
• Radiotherapy Theatres Order and restock theatre scrubs and linen
• Recovery area ensure adequate supply of linen and exchange recovery bay patient curtains as per infection control policy. Restock blanket warming cabinet as required.
• To assist and direct patients/visitors where and when appropriate.
• To answer telephone greeting caller in a professional & courteous manner using: location, name and title to take the call.
• To ensure that emails are read on a regular basis and actioned as required.
• Ensure hand-washing equipment soap, paper towels, alcohol hand gel are available in all designated areas
• To observe and maintain a high standard of fixture and fittings. To escalate any problems or concerns and report to defects to estates via the reporting tool on Hive
• To be familiar with the unit environment, including general safety aspects e.g. Patient call bell, fire exits, alarm bells, etc.
• The Post holder must always carry out all their duties in accordance with the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy
• The housekeeper is responsible for taking reasonable care with regard to him/her health & safety as well as for any colleagues, patients or visitors who might be affected by any act or failure to act by the housekeeper in accordance with the Trusts policies.
• These duties and responsibilities are non-exhaustive and postholder to may be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities consistent with the grade of the post

To accurately define the duty, task, activity etc. you should identify the tasks etc. the post holder is expected to do and the expected outcome. This can be achieved by using the following guidance:

• To undertake cleaning duties in accordance with the schedules and procedures of the unit
• Undertake weekly cleaning of unit equipment/environment as per disinfection/cleaning policy.
• To monitor and audit standard of cleanliness on the unit daily, liaising with domestic service and theatre coordinator where appropriate.
• To ensure staff rest areas and changing rooms are kept clean and tidy
• Daily temperature recording of staff fridge & weekly fridge internal & external clean
• Partake in departmental meetings as require

Remember that the job description is a summary of the main job related tasks, duties, activities and responsibilities and not a detailed list of all activities. Too much detail could make it difficult for the job matching panels to identify the critical tasks etc.

Critical tasks, duties, responsibilities etc. that might be included in this section of the job description are:

• Daily tidying of changing rooms, collect and restock theatre scrubs
• Check and maintain adequate levels of linen and assist staff in keeping the Surgical Reception area clean and tidy.
• Remove and dispose of linen as per trust policy to collection points.
• Patient / service user related tasks /duties
• Ensure warning signs are displayed where necessary
• Ensure stock is ordered and stored correctly to facilitate stock rotation and financial governance.

Qualifications

Desirable

• Qualification in cleaning/ hygiene or similar.
• Qualification in materials management or similar.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within a hospital or similar environment.
• Experience in customer service.

Desirable

• Experience working in a housekeeper/ domestic or materials management role.

Skills

Essential

• High standards of hygiene/ cleanliness
• Able to use IT systems
• Good standards of verbal and written communication
• Able to work as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience of using systems such as NHS supply chain, Integra etc.

Knowledge

Essential

• Basic understanding of infection control.
• Values high standards of hygiene/ departmental cleanliness.

Desirable

• Values Continual Professional Developement

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
• Values high standards of hygiene/ departmental cleanliness.

Desirable

• Values Continual Professional Developement

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).