Clinical Housekeeper

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare institution is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join the Neonatal Team at Princess Royal University Hospital. The role involves monitoring quality standards in infection control and collaborating closely with ward staff and support services. Candidates should have strong interpersonal and organizational skills, experience in the NHS, and a commitment to personal development. This position offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on patient care in a supported environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to express an understanding of the key principles of infection control.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use and learn other software packages.

Responsibilities

• Monitor quality standards in infection control and audit.
• Manage time effectively across clinical areas.
• Observe and maintain confidentiality of patient information.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Understanding of infection control

Education

NVQ level 2 or 3

Tools

Excel

Patient administration systems (PAS)

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to jointhe Neonatal Team at the Princess Royal University Hospital. The post holder will work as an integral member of the Local Neonatal Unit. They will form part of the team to deliver quality services particularly pertaining to infection control, audit and non-clinical patient services.

The post holder will be required to work closely with ward staff, matron, contractors and support services. They will monitor quality standards and arrange for deficiencies to be rectified.

You must be self-motivated, enthusiastic and committed to monitoring quality standards. Being able to demonstrate excellent communication, and interpersonal skills are essential. You should have proven time-management and organisational skills as you will need to manage your time effectively across two clinical areas.

Main duties of the job

Main Areas that the post holder should focus on are:

1. Infection Control
2. Catering
3. Stocks and Procurement
4. Maintaining the environment
5. Quality and Audit
6. Family Integrated Care

The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management of clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.

To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.

To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.

To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.

This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Areas that the post holder should focus on are:

1. Infection Control
2. Catering
3. Stocks and Procurement
4. Maintaining the environment
5. Quality and Audit
6. Family Integrated Care

The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management of clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.

To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.

To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.

To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.

This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Main Areas that the post holder should focus on are:

1. Infection Control
2. Catering
3. Stocks and Procurement
4. Maintaining the environment
5. Quality and Audit
6. Family Integrated Care

The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management of clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.

To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.

To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.

To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.

This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• NVQ 2 or 3 (any training at level 2 or 3)
• Infection Control Training/Qualification
• Any Course / Training at level 2 or 3

Experience

Essential

• Ability to use and learn other software packages, i.e. excel or patient administration systems (PAS), Etrace,
• Previous NHS experience

Desirable

• Working knowledge of some medical terminology

Skills

Essential

• Ability to express an understanding of the key principles of infection control
• Evidence of strong interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Ability to express an understanding of audit

Person Specification
Qualifications

Desirable

• NVQ 2 or 3 (any training at level 2 or 3)
• Infection Control Training/Qualification
• Any Course / Training at level 2 or 3

Experience

Essential

• Ability to use and learn other software packages, i.e. excel or patient administration systems (PAS), Etrace,
• Previous NHS experience

Desirable

• Working knowledge of some medical terminology

Skills

Essential

• Ability to express an understanding of the key principles of infection control
• Evidence of strong interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Ability to express an understanding of audit

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Princess Royal University Hospital

Farnborough Common

London

BR6 8ND

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