Assistant Duty Manager - Housekeeping
NHS Jobs Haywards Heath
To oversee all housekeeping duties and be the focus for all Facilities services provided to patients in the ward areas. To ensure that cleaning is conducted according to agreed procedures and schedules within designated areas and assisting with Housekeeping duties along with the team.
To ensure that the cleaning of areas occupied by isolated patients is undertaken appropriately, checked and documentation completed. Maintain efficient and accurate records and carry out quality cleaning audits in line with the NHS National Standards of Cleanliness and the Trust Housekeeping operational procedures.
Agree action plans with ward manager and housekeeping team ensuring remedial action is taken if necessary. To promote a safe working environment within Housekeeping, ensuring the safe use and storage of all equipment and materials. Ensure that sufficient stock levels of cleaning materials, foodstuffs and equipment are maintained.
Ensure that staff are using Chemicals correctly as stipulated by Control of Substances Hazard to Health (COSHH) and that all cleaning cupboards are clean, tidy and locked at all times. Undertake frequent checks, record findings, ensuring action is taken if necessary.
To report any defects in cleaning equipment to the Housekeeping Duty Manager. Ensure that each ward has an up to date cleaning schedule and work statement. Ensure staff are provided with, and wear, the correct uniform and personal protective clothing where necessary and act as a role model in this respect.
Ensure that Housekeeping Assistants respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out cleaning duties. To report any accidents/incidents via the DATIX system as soon as they occur, supporting appropriate investigations and implement preventative action plans.
To report any mechanical defects/building fabric throughout the Ward/Department to the appropriate Trust department. Ensure that ward areas are safe and tidy at all times e.g. the removal of clutter, ensuring that cleaning equipment, linen and waste is stored safely.
To check all areas within designated responsibility throughout the course of the day and at the end of each shift to ensure performance standards have been met. Escalate any concerns to the Housekeeping Duty Manager/Senior Duty Manager. To highlight any additional staff training needs to the Housekeeping Duty Manager to arrange for adequate training to be provided.
Removal and replacement of curtains when required to ensure compliance with the curtain changing programme and adhere to the laundry record policy. Ensure the correct disposal of clinical, domestic, recycling and confidential waste as per policy ensuring that waste is taken to the disposal room and segregated.
To ensure that the cleaning of areas occupied by isolated patients is undertaken appropriately, checked and documentation completed. Maintain efficient and accurate records and carry out quality cleaning audits in line with the NHS National Standards of Cleanliness and the Trust Housekeeping operational procedures.
Agree action plans with ward manager and housekeeping team ensuring remedial action is taken if necessary. To promote a safe working environment within Housekeeping, ensuring the safe use and storage of all equipment and materials. Ensure that sufficient stock levels of cleaning materials, foodstuffs and equipment are maintained.
Ensure that staff are using Chemicals correctly as stipulated by Control of Substances Hazard to Health (COSHH) and that all cleaning cupboards are clean, tidy and locked at all times. Undertake frequent checks, record findings, ensuring action is taken if necessary.
To report any defects in cleaning equipment to the Housekeeping Duty Manager. Ensure that each ward has an up to date cleaning schedule and work statement. Ensure staff are provided with, and wear, the correct uniform and personal protective clothing where necessary and act as a role model in this respect.
Ensure that Housekeeping Assistants respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out cleaning duties. To report any accidents/incidents via the DATIX system as soon as they occur, supporting appropriate investigations and implement preventative action plans.
To report any mechanical defects/building fabric throughout the Ward/Department to the appropriate Trust department. Ensure that ward areas are safe and tidy at all times e.g. the removal of clutter, ensuring that cleaning equipment, linen and waste is stored safely.
To check all areas within designated responsibility throughout the course of the day and at the end of each shift to ensure performance standards have been met. Escalate any concerns to the Housekeeping Duty Manager/Senior Duty Manager. To highlight any additional staff training needs to the Housekeeping Duty Manager to arrange for adequate training to be provided.
Removal and replacement of curtains when required to ensure compliance with the curtain changing programme and adhere to the laundry record policy. Ensure the correct disposal of clinical, domestic, recycling and confidential waste as per policy ensuring that waste is taken to the disposal room and segregated.
Hold regular team huddles ensuring operational updates are shared in a timely manner. Encourage feedback and act upon accordingly. Undertake annual appraisals with direct reports. Refer to Job Description
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