Housekeeper - Langtree Ward

Choose Well - Choose WWL

Job overview

We wish to appoint a Housekeeper to join our Team on Langtree Ward. We are an acute surgical ward, and are looking for someone who has a 'can-do' approach, enthusiasm, high standards and understands the importance of a clean, well organised, equipped clinical area.

The post is a permanent position, working 15 hours over a 7 day period.

Please note candidates will be required to present original certificates for qualifications at interview stage.

This vacancy may close earlier than the specified closing date if a high level of suitable applications are received. If you wish to be considered for the position available please click apply now to complete an application form.

The role will require you to work across all areas in the Trust which includes those that are designated as positive, asymptomatic and negative COVID wards.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness on the ward, maintaining stock levels and completing regular stock-take audits, ordering Ward supplies, providing refreshments to post-op patients, daily/weekly checks as per infection control guidelines.

Working for our organisation

Choose Well – Choose WWL

We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

On-Call

Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Assists in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards on the ward ensuring general and specialist equipment are cleaned as policy
• Ensure the ward is safe and tidy at all times by dealing swiftly with spillages and removing clutter. Checking that notices/boards are tidy, and that signage meets the required standard.
• Maintain the upkeep of patients’ bed areas ensuring specialist cleaning of surfaces, furnishings and isolation nursing areas are cleaned appropriately.
• Ensure the areas where food and beverages are served are clean and pleasant
• Respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out household duties and also maintaining the safety of patient’s property and belongings.

• Assist the patients to order food ensuring special requirements are taken into account so that dietary needs are met.
• Ensure that patients are given hand-washing facilities before serving food and beverages to them.
• Prepare and serve hot and cold drinks and food as requested co-ordinating extra
• Serve meals in conjunction with the Nursing Team ensuring patients intake is known and checking all food and beverages are served at the correct temperature according to food hygiene regulations.
• Ensure patients have any assistance they require to eat and drink monitoring intake and reporting to the Ward Nurse.
• Ensure patients whose fluid intake is not medically restricted have access to fresh water.
• Ensure the ward kitchen is clean at all times, checking refrigerated food is labelled and shelved as per policy.
• Wash equipment/utensils used in preparation and serving of food and beverages

• To communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and high-quality care is provided to all patients
• Maintain effective working relationships with ward colleagues particularly those highlighted within the organisational chart above.

• Adhere to Trust Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
• Ensure compliance with Mandatory training requirements in accordance with Trust Policy

Person specification

Additional

• Flexible and able to work on any ward and site within the Trust.
• Ability to work internal rotational shifts.
• Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation

Knowledge

• Demonstrate sound underpinning knowledge

Skills

• Demonstrate good communication/team and interpersonal skills

Experience

• Work experience within the role of housekeeper or similar appropriate post

• Work experience in a healthcare setting

Qualifications

• Evidence of basic level qualifications in Maths and English or relevant equivalent experience