Clinical Housekeeper - Intensive Care Unit

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust; Dartford; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare trust in Dartford is looking for a Clinical Housekeeper to support the Intensive Care Unit. The role involves maintaining cleanliness, managing stocks, and assisting in equipment management. Candidates should possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a good standard of literacy. The trust is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace. The annual salary for this position is £25,768. Full training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage a workload effectively.
• Strong communication skills for diverse groups.
• Experience in public-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients.
• Stock and manage necessary equipment.
• Assure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Planning

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer care experience

Infection control knowledge

Education

Good standard of literacy

Job description

Clinical Housekeeper - Intensive Care Unit

This is a fantastic time to join our enthusiastic and motivated Intensive Care team. The current challenges of critical care offer a rewarding experience in unprecedented times. Our supportive team is expanding to encompass individuals who have a desire to contribute to the constantly challenging environment of critical care. The ideal candidate will work as part of a team that is committed to maintaining high standards.

Full in-service training will be given.

Working within a highly skilled team, the Band 2 will assist in the operational management of the Intensive Care Unit by maintaining stock levels, preparing equipment trolleys and having a responsibility for the cleanliness of the Unit and the equipment.

The successful candidate will undertake a competency based programme

For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact: ICU Senior ward Administrator Mandy King 01322 428387 [e-mail]

This advert may close early if there is a high volume of applicants.

This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship. All applicants are expected to have valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position.

Main duties of the job

Stocking up of bed areas

Daily cleaning of bed areas and post discharge

Preparation of bed areas for admissions

Preparation of procedure trollies

Management of equipment and store-rooms

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Job responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities:

Takes an active role in maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors and colleagues within the unit as required by the Health and Safety at Work Act and the COSHH regulations.

To be aware of the reporting procedure for accidents/incidents. To report any accidents or incidents or near misses to the nurse in charge immediately.

To know where all emergency and resuscitation equipment is located.

Ensures that there are adequate levels of stock items and escalates to ward admin staff or procurement staff as appropriate. Informs the nurse in charge of any stock issues.

To keep all clinical areas fully stocked on a daily basis.

To keep bed areas, clinical areas and storage areas clean, tidy and damp dusted according to daily and weekly cleaning schedules to ensure that infection risk is kept to a minimum.

To ensure that any equipment that is not in use is clean, labelled, stored away tidily and on charge, if appropriate.

To inform the nurse in charge when any vital equipment needs maintenance or repair, complete online request and arrange for collection by the EBME department.

To maintain confidentiality at all times.

To prepare and set up trolleys for invasive procedures, i.e. insertion of an arterial or central line.

To be involved in the introduction and implementation of new ideas on ICU/HDU.

To care for patients property in accordance with Trust Policy.

Provide assistance to support when a patient is being cared for in the Theatre Recovery area.

Check work emails on each shift and use Trust IT systems as required for role.

Professional responsibilities:

To promote Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust in a positive manner to patients, visitors and the local population as a whole.

To participate in the attainment of Corporate, Directorate and unit targets in relation to relevant government documents and initiatives

To have an awareness of National and Local Health policies and the implications they have on the Critical Care Service.

To have an awareness of the judicious use of resources and report insufficiencies to the nurse in charge.

To act as a role model with regard attitude, conduct and appearance.

To be aware of local policies and procedures and their application to practice.

To be able to recognise own limitations and boundaries of their role.

Attend and contribute to staff meetings

Education and development responsibilities:

To attend rostered mandatory study days and complete e-learning as per Trust and unit requirements

Participates in a system of Personal Development Review to identify training and development needs.

Gives assistance to newly appointed staff within the scope of their role.

Please also see attached job description.

Person Specification

Education and Training

• Have a good standard of literacy
• Customer care experience

Knowledge and Skills

• Able to plan, prioritise & manage an allocated workload
• Able to communicate clearly and understandably with different groups of people
• Strong interpersonal and customer skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of infection control processes in a healthcare setting

Experience

• Previous experience of dealing with the public.

Personal Attributes

• Polite, pleasant and kind manner.
• Good communication

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.

£25,768 a yearper annum inclusive of allowances