Clinical Housekeeper - Emergency Department inStevenage inStevenage PUBLISHED
MON 25 NOV 2024
East and North Herts NHS Trust rrjEkZue
East and North Herts NHS Trust is seeking a Clinical Housekeeper to join the Adult Emergency Department in Stevenage. This full-time night role (23:00-07:00, 37.5 hrs/week) focuses on maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients and staff, essential to promoting patient recovery.
Key responsibilities include:
- Regular cleaning and disinfection of patient areas and common spaces, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Stocking essential supplies like PPE and cleaning products.
- Reporting maintenance issues and supporting clinical staff in preparing treatment areas.
- Complying with hospital policies on hygiene and safety.
Candidates should align with the organization's core values: Include, Respect, and Improve, and be prepared to deliver high-quality service and support patient care.
We are recruiting for Housekeepers who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients. This post will be a night time housekeeper working from 23:00-07:00 (37.5 hrs/week).
You will be joining our Adult Emergency Department. The Emergency Department is a fast paced clinical environment and ensuring provision of food and patients is part of improvements being implemented to ensure patient safety.
You will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment in the Emergency Department. You are expected to adhere to proper food handling.
This role involves performing a variety of cleaning tasks to ensure that all areas meet health and safety standards. You will work closely with medical staff to support patient care by providing a hygienic setting that promotes recovery and well-being.
You will be responsible for the provision of a high quality service by meeting and greeting visitors to the ward. Supported by the ward manager and the ward clinical team to ensure a customer friendly approach is used in interactions with patients and stakeholders. You will also support the general running of the ward by being involved in general organisational.
At the heart of everything we do are our core values:Include,Respect, andImprove. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.
A Clinical Housekeeper in the Emergency Department plays a vital role in ensuring that the environment is clean, organized, and safe for both patients and staff:
Cleaning and Disinfection:Ensuring patient bays and common areas are cleaned and disinfected regularly.Adhering to infection control protocols, including proper cleaning of high-touch surfaces and equipment.Stocking and Replenishment:Ensuring that essential supplies, such as PPE, hand sanitizers, towels, and cleaning products, are stocked and available.Environmental Safety:Reporting any maintenance issues, such as broken equipment, leaks, or other hazards, to the appropriate department.Supporting Clinical Staff:Providing basic assistance to staff in preparing treatment areas for procedures, including setting up trolleys and restocking items.Compliance with Policies:Following hospital and department policies related to infection control, health and safety, and environmental cleanliness.
These duties help ensure that the ED runs smoothly, maintaining a high standard of hygiene and patient care.
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