Bank Housekeeper

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at a leading hospital in Sheffield for a Bank Housekeeper. The role involves maintaining high cleanliness standards, ensuring infection control, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team. Candidates must be motivated, committed, and comply with health regulations, providing a safe and comfortable environment for patients.

Benefits

12.08% allowance paid for annual leave

Good pension scheme

Comprehensive induction and training

Qualifications

• Experience of cleaning.
• Knowledge of COSHH.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Ensure hospital meets cleanliness standards.
• Carrying out laundry duties to high standards.
• Reporting maintenance problems to the Estates Manager.

Skills

Cleaning

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and committed Bank Housekeeperto work across the our small Eating Disorder Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to workwithin a talented and dynamic multidisciplinary team.

As an independent hospital all 18 inpatient beds (Adult andAdolescent) are commissioned by NHS England and we work closely with the NHS toprovide a responsive, specialised package of individualised treatmentdetermined by need and based on clinical expertise and best practice.

The post holder will:

Ensure the hospital meets and maintains a high standard ofcleanliness in compliance with all Health & Safety regulations and is fitfor purpose, and a safe and nice environment for patients and staff.

Ensure all precautions are taken to prevent the spread ofinfection.

Ensure compliance with COSHH.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

The Housekeeper will be familiar with theHospital Infection Control Policy, ensuring in their work schedule that thispolicy is adhered to at all times.

Be able to understand and follow theNational Standards of Cleanliness but specific attention to the colour codingrequirements.

To collaborate and recognise theimportance of effective communication with other members of the wider team.

Carrying out laundry duties to a highstandard.

Reporting maintenance problems to theEstates Manager

Routine & deep cleaning of patientlounges, offices, clinics and communal areas.

At all times be polite, courteous and demonstrate sensitivity andcompassion.

About us

At Riverdale Grange, we aim to provide the highest standards ofcost-effective care in which the needs of the patient come first. We understand and accept that whenexperiencing an eating disorder, individuals can feel ambivalent aboutchange. Our approach promotes recoveryand works to increase motivation and confidence in the ability to recover.

We value our staff and work hard to ensure their well-being andhappiness and our benefits reflect this:

12.08% allowance paid each month for annual leave allowance

A good pension Scheme subject to qualifying hours worked

Comprehensive induction, training and supervision/appraisal.

Job responsibilities

RolePurpose:

To ensure the hospital andsurrounding environment meets and maintains a high standard of cleanliness,in compliance with all Health and Safety Regulations and is fit for purpose.

To ensure compliance with COSHH(Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002).

To be aware of and comply with currentCompany policies, procedures and current legislation relating to, EqualOpportunities and Health and Safety.

Assist in the ordering andmaintenance of stock.

To ensure that all equipment usedwithin the department is in good working order and is used appropriately.

Ensure that identified lines ofcommunication are maintained with patients, colleagues and the hospital team.

To at all times be polite, courteousand demonstrate sensitivity and compassion.

To maintain standards of infection controlwithin the boundaries of your responsibility.

To contribute generally to theestablishment and development of a quality service.

RoleContext:

KeyTasks & Responsibilities

To ensure compliance with PPE (PersonalProtective Equipment) to maintain standards of safety and prevent/controlinfection.

Action deep cleaning in response to COVID-19.

To keep the hospital clean and tidy in accordancewith the rotas or in addition where required or directed. This includes:

oCleaning communal and ensuite bathrooms and toiletsincluding ensuring that lavatory brushes and holders are thoroughly cleanafter use

oCleaning bedrooms, make beds, dust and vacuum allareas

oMaintain clean corridors, using warning coneswhen washing floors, shampoo carpets where necessary

oEmptying of rubbish bags daily

oLaundering of linen and towels

oHigh and low dust (including skirting boards/windowledges/curtain rails/notice boards/picture frames/furniture/doors and doorstays)

oVacuum carpeted areas, daily removal of spots orstains, and shampooing of carpets using machinery on housekeeping supervisorinstruction

oDamp dust/polish desks, furniture, fittings inoffices, day room, and any other ancillary rooms attached to the area

oDamp clean all telephones

oDamp wipe light switches

oRemove spots and splashes from paintwork on doorsand walls

Maintain and store all cleaning equipment in a safe,clean and hygienic condition, and in accordance with correct storage

Faulty electrical equipment must be removed fromuse and reported to the Estates Manager and to theWard Manger as soon as practicably possible.

Ensure practice is safe; use housekeepingtrolleys at all times

Maintain adequate supplies across the hospitalincluding:

oTop up paper hand towel containers withappropriate consumables

oCheck and refill toilet roll containers

oCheck and refill hand soap, hand cream and handgel dispensers across the hospital

Personal

Employees must maintain a high standard ofpersonal hygiene and appearance.

Employees must be positive and have a cheerfulattitude.

Ensure respect and dignity of service users atall times.

Knock before entering a patients room.

Refer to the client by their preferred name.

Patient privacy and confidentiality must berespected at all times.

Be able to work within a team.

Able to work alone and without direct supervision.

Employees must attend their shift in uniform, useprotective clothing provided and wear suitably flat footwear.

Understand and adhere to the hospital policies,procedures and ensure that others also adhere to these.

Take personal responsibility for maintaining upto date knowledge and adhering to all hospital policies and procedures.

Works within the hospitals Equality andDiversity framework.

To activelyengage in the appraisal process.

Adhere to essential and statutory trainingrequirements.

Assist in the training of other staff asappropriate to role.

GeneralDuties

The postholders adherence to the job description and specific role objectives will bereviewed as a matter of routine within supervision and appraisal. This allowsfor appropriate stretch and support for each individual working within ageneric job description and meets individual needs creating opportunities forgrowth.

The post holdermay be asked to undertake duties not explicitly stated within this jobdescription. This will only ever ask of the post holder that which is withintheir capabilities, skill and knowledge.

DataProtection

The postholder must at all times respect theconfidentiality of information in line with the requirements of the DataProtection Act. This includes, if required to do so, obtain, process and/oruse information held on a computer in a fair and lawful way, to hold dataonly for the specified registered purposes and to use or disclose data onlyto authorised persons or organisations as instructed.

Other Duties

This list is not exhaustive. The post holder maybe asked to undertake duties not directly highlighted within the jobdescription. This will only be done when the skills and experience of thepost holder meet the requirements of the role and where the request mayreasonably fall within the boundaries of the post.

This is a description of the job, as it isconstituted at the date shown. It is practice of the hospital to periodicallyexamine job descriptions, update them and ensure that they relate to the jobperformed and are fit for purpose. As such the hospital may amend job descriptionsover time.

DIMENSIONS

Riverdale GrangeHospital provides a service to 9 adolescent patients who may detained underMental Health Act (1983) and 9 adult patients who are undergoing treatment ona voluntary basis.

The post-holder will be required to work as a Bank Housekeeperwithin a multidisciplinary team across the hospital.

The post holder will maintain a clean and safeenvironment which is fit for patients, staff and the public to use

Budget responsible for: Nil

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Experience of working within a team.

Experience of cleaning.

Knowledge of CoSHH.

Knowledge and experience of working withininfection prevention.

Ability to problem solve.

Ability to work independently without direct supervision.

Ability to maintain effective written records.

Demonstrate a positive attitude.

Ability to plan, prioritise workload and managetime effectively.

COMMUNICATION& RELATIONSHIP SKILLS

Receivingsensitive information in an atmosphere where patients can be hostile, antagonisticor emotive, where adherence to detail and accuracy must be high.

Actin an appropriate dignified and responsible manner with patients, relatives,colleagues, using appropriate language and communication skills whichacknowledge cultural differences.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

Frequent requirement to exert physical effortthroughout the period of work.Thisis a physically demanding role which requires mobility.

Theability to use and transfer Riverdale equipment within the unit.

EMOTIONAL EFFORT

Very occasional exposure to highly distressing,traumatic incidents such as self-harm, forced nasogastric feeding, verbal abuseor challenging behaviour from patients.May witness or be faced with patients who, at times, present with aheightened level of distress, agitation and hostility.

Maintaining high levels of self-awareness,mindfulness and vigilance within the working environment. Ability to maintaina balanced/objective perceptive while working under potentially stressfulsituations and conditions.

MENTAL EFFORT

There is a need to respondflexibly, sensitively and appropriately to situations within the context ofwork and in line with patient need/circumstances within the clinicalenvironment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Very occasional exposure to verbalabuse from patients. By their placement in Riverdale Grange Hospital, allpatients are deemed to be vulnerable and may present a risk to themselves.There is a potential future risk to the post holder in relation to dischargedpatients attempting to contact (e.g. importance of clear professionalboundaries is maintained).

ORGANISATION

Director -Non-Clinical Services

After reviewing the job description please sign to confirm agreement

Post holder: Date:

Line Manager:Date:

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience of cleaning
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to work independently without direct
• supervision.
• Ability to maintain effective basic written records
• Demonstrate a positive attitude
• Experience of working within a team
• Knowledge of CoSHH
• Knowledge and experience of working within
• infection prevention
• Ability to plan, prioritise workload and manage

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.