Housekeeper

Pennine Care NHS FT; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK mental health trust is seeking a dedicated support staff member to assist in maintaining cleanliness, manage stock levels, and support patient dietary needs. Applicants should have experience in a healthcare environment, especially with vulnerable individuals. Key responsibilities include ensuring a hygienic facility, conducting infection control audits, and providing clerical support when required. A good understanding of health and safety protocols is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a healthcare setting with individuals with mental illness.
• Understanding of infection control policies and practices.
• Capability to perform housekeeping duties effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness and tidiness in all wards and clerical areas.
• Support the Multi-Disciplinary Team in maintaining safety.
• Conduct weekly infection control audits and manage stock levels.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Basic IT skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

GCSE Maths and English or Level 2 functional skills

Level 2 Health / Community Care or equivalent experience

Job description

The post holder will assist staff in the delivery of non-clinical care.

The post holder will ensure tidiness, cleanliness, effective stock control and equipment management.

The post holder will support the Multi-Disciplinary Team in maintaining a safe clinical environment and participate in service audits as required.

The post holder will provide clerical support where necessary and in the absence of administration staff.

The post holder will support the clinical team in maintaining the nutritional needs of the patients.

About us

Pennine Care is a thriving and vibrant Mental Health Trust. Established in 2002, Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is a Specialist Mental Health Trust, covering a population of almost 1.2 million throughout the Boroughs of Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, Stockport, Tameside and Glossop. As an NHS provider the Trust strives to lead on innovation and delivery of modern evidenced based mental health care. The Trust has a proven track record of staff support and development and sees itself as a leader in health care provision.

The Directorate

The Rehabilitation and High Support (RHS) of Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust has a range of services including, Low Secure, Intensive (PICU) Female and Male Community Step-down Services.

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities of the Post:

To maintain high standards of general cleanliness and tidiness of all wards / clerical environments and replacement of fabric and furniture as required, liaising with the domestic staff and organising spot cleaning and terminal cleaning as necessary

Liaising with clinical staff regarding admissions, discharges to ensure terminal cleans are completed and areas are ready for new admissions.

Working within the role of the Infection Control Champion, as directed by the Trust infection Control.

The completion of the weekly infection control audits/cleaning schedule and report to the shift coordinator any issues. Ensure all clinical areas meet requirements of the Infection Control Policy and cleaning standards.

Mattress cleaning and maintenance as per guidelines

To ensure that all stock levels are maintained and sufficient to meet hospital demands. To contribute to cost effective control of medical, surgical and food items. This will include laundry stock.

Checking the expiry date of food and drinks in all kitchen fridges and cupboards also stock rotation, this will include recording kitchen fridge temperatures.

Cleaning kitchen shelves, cupboards and oven, also ensuring that fridges and freezer cleanliness is maintained .

Maintenance of stock cupboards.

Empty the waste bins in the grounds area and keeping the garden area tidy and free from rubbish.

Maintaining a tidy communal lounge and visitors room.

Clearing of the refreshment area following CTM/CPA meetings.

Ensure the dietary needs of patients are addressed following nursing direction and to liaise with the Catering Department about dietary supplies, supplements and special needs whilst ensuring meal provision is maintained to the highest standard.

To ensure hot/cold drinks and snacks are available as required during any 24 hour period.

To maintain and monitor equipment as fit for use.

To maintain effective liaison and communication with the following services to ensure service level agreements are achieved:

• Distribution contacts
• Domestic Services
• Infection Control Nurse

As and when necessary carry out general office clerical duties answering the telephone taking messages communicating with patients and visitors.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English, or Level 2 functional skills or equivalent
• Level 2 Health / Community Care or equivalent experience
• oHealth and Safety Course oFood hygiene Course

Work related Circumstances

• oAbility to undertake shift work and work unsocial hours. oUse of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs oWilling to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies oAppointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Experience

• oWorking within a health care setting with people suffering with mental illness.
• oExperience of working with vulnerable people

Knowledge

• oGood understanding of Adult care oKnowledge of housekeeping duties oAbility to demonstrate working knowledge of the Health and Safety oKnowledge of current policy and guidance in relation to infection control. oUnderstanding of confidentiality and data protection issues oBasic understanding of the principles of how patients achieve maximum potential
• oAwareness of the equality and diversity needs of cultural groups

Skill and Abilities

• oExcellent verbal and written communication skills oAbility to prioritise own workload. oAbility to work as part of a team. oGood organisational and time management skills. oBasic IT skills. oAbility to plan / organise interventions including ability to organise, plan and deliver housekeeping duties oAbility to implement policies oPhysically capable to perform housekeeping duties

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.