Job summary
The Christie is an internationally and nationally recognized Centre for the treatment of cancer and leading experts in cancer care, research and education, based in Manchester.
We are continuously improving and expanding services to provide the highest quality care and treatment, ever more excellent services and real patient benefits.
Our Surgical Oncology unit consists of four clinical specialties including colorectal, urology, gynae and plastic surgery.
We are looking for a well-organised, motivated, enthusiastic Band 2 to take up a fundamental role as Housekeeper within our core surgical oncology team. The Housekeeper will work with the domestic team and they will ensure a high level of cleanliness is maintained, both on the ward and in the office areas.
They will have responsibility for ensuring that the ward is kept well stocked, but within relevant budget parameters, under direction of the Ward Senior Sister. This role will also be in charge of facilitating the maintenance of equipment and reporting estate requirements on eclipse.
Please see the job description for more information. You will be required to work 30 hours spread out throughout the week - days only. (likely to be over 4 days)
It is advisable to the attend the unit prior to application to understanding the role requirements.
If you require further information or an informal visit, please contact Ward Manager Emma Dale 0161 956 1429
Main duties of the job
Working with the domestic team they will ensure a high level of cleanliness is maintained, both on the ward and in the office areas.
They will have responsibility for ensuring that the ward is kept well stocked, but within relevant budget parameters, under direction of the Ward Senior Sister.
This role will also be in charge of facilitating the maintenance of equipment and reporting estate requirements on eclipse.
You will have the training and support for this role. You will support the ward in maintaining cleanliness and stock. You will support patient's hydration and nutrition needs and document using bedside charts. You will advocate and support the patients' holistic needs by being a present and caring member of staff. You will support patient flow by assisting the team in transferring of patients as needed and preparing bed spaces available for the next patient.
You will be expected to complete the fundamentals of care certificate or extend learning on any pre-existing care certificates.
About us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PROFESSIONAL
- All members of hospital staff are required to maintain the confidentiality of Trust and patient information and use such information only as authorised for specific purposes. Report any concerns about the use of such information to your Ward Manager. All staff adhere to the Christie Hospital NHS Trust uniform policy. The post holders duties must always be carried out in accordance with the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy.
EDUCATION
- Training will be given to enable the post holder to undertake all duties.
INFECTION CONTROL
- The trust holds a policy that all non-clinical staff must attend infection control mandatory training every three years. All staff are encouraged to attend any other infection control educational sessions i.e. handwashing.
CLEANING DUTIES
- To undertake cleaning duties in accordance with the schedules and procedures of the Unit including the daily damp dusting of all patients rooms to include cleaning of lockers, tables, lights, beds, surfaces, under beds.
- Ensure Patient rooms are left free from clutter and provides a safe environment for the patient and staff.
- Ensure the ward area is clean and tidy with particular responsibility for clean and dirty utility rooms, storeroom linen room and cupboards, corridor areas and work stations.
- Undertake a weekly/monthly deep clean of treatment room and storage areas.
- To undertake domestic duties eg removal of clinical and household refuse, dishwashing and any other duties which are appropriate to maintain a high level of cleanliness in conjunction with the existing domestic service.
- To monitor standard of cleanliness on the ward daily, liaising with domestic service and Ward Manager.
ENVIRONMENT
- Check and record fridge temperatures daily
- To assist and direct patients/visitors where and when appropriate
- To assist with the movement and escort of patients as appropriate to patient needs under the direction of the nurse in charge
- Monitor infusion pumps cleanliness and return when not in use
- To assist ward receptionist in clerical duties eg simple filing, delivering messages, answering telephones as requested by staff
- To record and action requests for basic/minor maintenance eg light bulbs, blocked sinks etc and to monitor their completion
- To check fixtures/fittings weekly and report for maintenance. If no action after two days then report to ward senior sister
- To have an overall awareness of the ward environment, including general safety aspects, eg free access to fire exits, alarm bells, patient radios etc.
- The post holders duties must always be carried out in accordance with the trusts Equal Opportunities Policy.
- To ensure rooms are cleaned daily according to policy
- To assist hostess and ensure kitchen is kept clean at all times and ensure good stock rotation system is in operation for dry goods and provisions. To receive and check stores and other supplies
- The post holder is responsible for taking reasonable care with regard to him/herself, as well as for any colleagues, patients or visitors who might be affected by any act or failure to act by the post holder in accordance with the Trusts policies on Health and Safety at Work
- Ensure hand-washing equipment, soap, paper towels, alcohol hand gel is available at all sinks
- These duties and responsibilities are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and management reserve the right to require staff to undertake other duties and responsibilities consistent with the grade of the post
- To ensure the ward has correct stock levels including ordering of stock on NHS Supplies and e-proc
- To support health care assistants and ward hostess at meal time
Job description
Job responsibilities
PROFESSIONAL
- All members of hospital staff are required to maintain the confidentiality of Trust and patient information and use such information only as authorised for specific purposes. Report any concerns about the use of such information to your Ward Manager. All staff adhere to the Christie Hospital NHS Trust uniform policy. The post holders duties must always be carried out in accordance with the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy.
EDUCATION
- Training will be given to enable the post holder to undertake all duties.
INFECTION CONTROL
- The trust holds a policy that all non-clinical staff must attend infection control mandatory training every three years. All staff are encouraged to attend any other infection control educational sessions i.e. handwashing.
CLEANING DUTIES
- To undertake cleaning duties in accordance with the schedules and procedures of the Unit including the daily damp dusting of all patients rooms to include cleaning of lockers, tables, lights, beds, surfaces, under beds.
- Ensure Patient rooms are left free from clutter and provides a safe environment for the patient and staff.
- Ensure the ward area is clean and tidy with particular responsibility for clean and dirty utility rooms, storeroom linen room and cupboards, corridor areas and work stations.
- Undertake a weekly/monthly deep clean of treatment room and storage areas.
- To undertake domestic duties eg removal of clinical and household refuse, dishwashing and any other duties which are appropriate to maintain a high level of cleanliness in conjunction with the existing domestic service.
- To monitor standard of cleanliness on the ward daily, liaising with domestic service and Ward Manager.
ENVIRONMENT
- Check and record fridge temperatures daily
- To assist and direct patients/visitors where and when appropriate
- To assist with the movement and escort of patients as appropriate to patient needs under the direction of the nurse in charge
- Monitor infusion pumps cleanliness and return when not in use
- To assist ward receptionist in clerical duties eg simple filing, delivering messages, answering telephones as requested by staff
- To record and action requests for basic/minor maintenance eg light bulbs, blocked sinks etc and to monitor their completion
- To check fixtures/fittings weekly and report for maintenance. If no action after two days then report to ward senior sister
- To have an overall awareness of the ward environment, including general safety aspects, eg free access to fire exits, alarm bells, patient radios etc.
- The post holders duties must always be carried out in accordance with the trusts Equal Opportunities Policy.
- To ensure rooms are cleaned daily according to policy
- To assist hostess and ensure kitchen is kept clean at all times and ensure good stock rotation system is in operation for dry goods and provisions. To receive and check stores and other supplies
- The post holder is responsible for taking reasonable care with regard to him/herself, as well as for any colleagues, patients or visitors who might be affected by any act or failure to act by the post holder in accordance with the Trusts policies on Health and Safety at Work
- Ensure hand-washing equipment, soap, paper towels, alcohol hand gel is available at all sinks
- These duties and responsibilities are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and management reserve the right to require staff to undertake other duties and responsibilities consistent with the grade of the post
- To ensure the ward has correct stock levels including ordering of stock on NHS Supplies and e-proc
- To support health care assistants and ward hostess at meal time
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a hospital environment an advantage
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- To work as part of a team
Desirable
- Computer literacy an advantage
Knowledge
Essential
- Participate in own personal development
Values
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
Other
Essential
- Flexible, motivated and able to work under own initiative
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a hospital environment an advantage
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- To work as part of a team
Desirable
- Computer literacy an advantage
Knowledge
Essential
- Participate in own personal development
Values
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
Other
Essential
- Flexible, motivated and able to work under own initiative
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.
