Ward Facilities & Cleanliness Coordinator

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 24,000

Full time

43 hours ago

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Job summary

The post holder will work as an integral part of the ward teams. He/she will coordinate all patient facilities services in the ward areas to ensure a clean, safe and comfortable environment for patients and staff.

The role includes cleaning and minor maintenance, liaison with contractors, monitoring quality standards, and ensuring equipment for patient care is available. Based in Liverpool, LUHFT serves multiple hospitals in the region.

Responsibilities

To assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards on the ward
To carry out spot cleaning to ensure spillages are dealt with swiftly and efficiently
To ensure general and specialist equipment are cleaned on a regular basis as per cleaning policy
To ensure the ward is safe and tidy at all times
To identify any problems with cleanliness and report
To carry out monitoring of service delivery especially related to cleaning, food, linen and the environment at the agreed frequency
To inform the ward manager of outcomes of monitoring and agree action plans ensuring action is taken
To manage the ward's defect call log book, ensuring all defects are logged, reported, recorded and closed down as appropriate
To monitor and co-ordinate other maintenance, liaising with the support service helpdesk as required for other services
To transport and dispose of clinical, domestic and confidential waste as per the policy, e.g. taking waste to the ward disposal area
To respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out housekeeping duties
To ensure equipment to be returned for reprocessing is stored safely
To prepare and serve hot/cold snacks (e.g. toast) as requested
To prepare hot/cold beverages.