Ward Housekeepers

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Park Hall; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading orthopaedic hospital in England is seeking a dedicated Ward Housekeeper to ensure a safe and clean environment for patients. The role involves maintaining equipment cleanliness, supporting patient nutritional needs, and adhering to NHS standards. Ideal candidates should have cleaning experience and the role is physically demanding. This is a fixed-term contract for 30 hours with alternative weekends.

Qualifications

• Physically demanding role supporting patient care and cleanliness.
• Experience in a cleaning or hospitality environment preferred.
• Must handle chemicals safely as per training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and proper storage of equipment.
• Support in cleaning according to NHS standards.
• Manage kitchen cleanliness and stock levels.

Skills

Experience of cleaning

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a team

Job description

Overview

We are looking for dedicated and caring individuals, who will take pride in ensuring a safe and clean ward environment and contributing to patient care.

Responsibilities

• To maintain cleanliness and appropriate storage of equipment and furnishings within the ward area as defined by Trust approved cleaning responsibility document.
• To support effective cleaning by ensuring the ward environment is free from unnecessary items or equipment.
• Work to NHS and Trust policies and standards of cleanliness and the required work frequencies as per schedules provided.
• To support, as required, enhanced cleaning provision including increased frequency of rooms and bays as required by Infection Prevention & Control Standards.
• To ensure the ward kitchen(s) are kept clean, tidy, and stocked and that fridge temperatures are monitored daily. Responsible for returning temperature record sheets to housekeeping manager monthly.
• To ensure the ward kitchen is managed in line with Food Safety Policy and Procedure, including adhering to stock control, labelling, allergen management and other relevant guidance.
• To support the delivery of meal and beverage service and, as required, ad hoc requests to support patients\' nutritional needs - for example collecting additional meals or snack from the main kitchen or restaurant.
• To support in non-clinical duties in relation to patient needs.
• To ensure the correct use of chemicals for the type of surface and finish, making certain the handling, storage and safe usage are in line with the COSHH regulations, data sheets and training given.
• To adhere to all aspects of Infection Control in all areas of work, including the use of colour coded equipment to ensure there is no spread of infection.
• Responsible for observing and monitoring the condition of the environment you clean and report any defects that will prevent you from carrying out your duties via the Trust Estates reporting mechanism.
• Responsible for assessing the condition of all equipment you use and report any defects observed to ensure its continued quality and safety and reporting defects via the Trust Estates reporting mechanism.
• Responsible for maintaining clear and accurate records providing documentary evidence that cleaning has taken place.
• To respond to any actions that may arise from cleaning, infection control, or other relevant audits.
• Responsible for reporting of incidents, accidents and near misses that occur at work via the use of Datix.
• To ensure that all work is carried out in strict accordance with the handling and moving training received to ensure your personal health and safety and that of others.
• To ensure all tasks are completed using the risk assessments and \"safe systems of work\" as instructed by your Housekeeping Manager or Deputy.
• To ensure patients privacy and dignity is maintained throughout your work.
• Report any problems that might arise from your duties.
• Responsible for ensuring security of stock whilst also monitoring and managing the stock levels and re-ordering on a weekly basis or as required.
• Ensure that the assigned area of work is left secure by ensuring that where necessary all windows and doors are closed or locked, alarms are set and that lights are turned off.
• Co-operate fully when new methods of work or frequencies of cleaning are introduced.
• Demonstrate own activities/tasks to new employees on a \"work shadowing\" basis.

Requirements / Qualifications

• The role is physically demanding but rewarding.
• Experience of cleaning in the work place and hospitality would be beneficial.
• This position is in addition to the domestic positions on the ward and will involve a range of duties.
• Under current Home Office Immigration Rules, this role does not meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria and the position is not therefore eligible for sponsorship. Applications from candidates that require skilled worker sponsorship will NOT be shortlisted.

Diversity, Equality and Recruitment Information

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT embraces diversity, equality and inclusion and our aim is to be diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability and ethnicity.

We are committed to ensuring disabled workers aren't disadvantaged when applying for and doing their jobs and offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised post. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

Privacy, Data and Recruitment Notes

Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) process recruitment on behalf of Robert Jones Agnes Hunt. Further information on how your personal data is managed can be found on the supporting Privacy Notice.

Your application will be made in Trac, the MLCSU\'s preferred third party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs and also available in your candidate account. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

In submitting an application form to Trac, you are giving your consent for parts of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems. You also authorise the RJAH Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record IAT process should you be appointed to the post.

Role Context

The role itself is physically demanding but rewarding. This position is in addition to the domestic positions on the ward and will involve a range of duties.

RJAH About Us

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation. Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.

Here at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, we are very proud of our reputation for providing outstanding care to our patients. In the National Staff Survey, 74% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 92% would recommend the hospital to a friend or relative for treatment. Our continued success is accomplished through the skills and expertise of our staff, which is underpinned by our values: Professional, Excellence, Respect, Friendly, Inclusive and Caring.

Contract Details

Our housekeeping team are currently recruiting for Ward Housekeepers, whose role is to maintain a safe, clean and tidy environment for our patients. We have the following 1 x Fixed Term contract post available: 1 x 30 Hour post Alternative Weekends.

Under current Home Office Immigration Rules, this role does not meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria and the position is not therefore eligible for sponsorship. Applications from candidates that require skilled worker sponsorship will NOT be shortlisted.