Housekeeper, Band 2inGloucesterinGloucesterPUBLISHED FRI 22 NOV 2024
Applicants must undergo mandatory training and pass fitness assessments for physical interventions. The role requires flexibility and teamwork within a busy environment, with adherence to procedures for reporting and addressing any maintenance or safety issues. Upholding patient confidentiality and dignity is essential throughout all responsibilities.
Housekeeper, Band 2 (24 hours a week)
If you are looking for a flexible role in a friendly and enthusiastic team, then we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We are looking for enthusiastic and flexible individuals to work within the Maternity Ward team at the Women's Centre, Gloucester Royal Hospital. The role will include cleaning, linen changes and manoeuvring equipment, and you may be required to work in all areas of Maternity.
If you enjoy working in an active and busy role with a team around you, and have great communication skills, with previous experience working within catering or cleaning, then we would welcome an application from you.
This post requires the post holder to be able to undertake all statutory and mandatory training and post holders must be able to undertake physical interventions. Fitness for physical intervention will be assessed by Occupational Health.
Ensure the cleanliness of the environment in accordance with the National Specification of Cleanliness 20or equivalent and to the agreed work schedules. The post holder will clean all areas of the Maternity Ward using a range of methods e.g. High dusting, damp dusting, vacuuming and mopping, in line with the NHS Cleaning Manual.
Be responsible for maintaining and replenishing stocks of consumable items used within the department, i.e.: paper hand towels, soap, in a safe and responsible manner.
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.
Follow local procedures for reporting areas cleaned and highlighting issues which have prevented duties being carried out.
Undertake enhanced cleaning duties under the direction of the Facilities Supervisor.
Report maintenance faults, building fabric issues, pests and any other concerns to the relevant managers/supervisors.
Collection, segregation and storage of waste from locations according to local procedures and the Trust's Waste policy.
Ensure patient confidentiality, privacy and dignity is maintained throughout your work.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
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Service Delivery Cleanliness
- Ensure the cleanliness of the environment in accordance with the National Specification of Cleanliness 20or equivalent and to the agreed work schedules. The post holder will clean all areas of the Maternity Ward using a range of methods e.g. High dusting, damp dusting, vacuuming and mopping, in line with the NHS Cleaning Manual.
- Be responsible for maintaining and replenishing stocks of consumable items used within the department, i.e.: paper hand towels, soap, in a safe and responsible manner.
- 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.
- Follow local procedures for reporting areas cleaned and highlighting issues which have prevented duties being carried out.
- Undertake enhanced cleaning duties under the direction of the Facilities Supervisor.
Service Delivery Linen
- Distribute and store linen in a safe and responsible manner.
- Change curtains as required and in accordance with a curtain change programme.
- Assist with the removal of used linen and follow the rejected linen process
Service Delivery Food & Beverage Preparation and Service
- Receipt of chilled/frozen meals/stores, checking for quantity, quality and signing for all goods received, reporting of errors and unacceptable goods to the Facilities Supervisor.
- Responsible for the preparation of food service and the regeneration of chilled/frozen meals, according to guidelines/food safety instructions.
- Complete temperature control records to ensure compliance with food hygiene legislation, and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) requirements.
- Record and monitor food wastage, report discrepancies to the Facilities Supervisor.
- Cleaning of all Facilities equipment used for food preparation and during food service.
- Preparation, service and clearing up of inpatient beverage service, including the replenishment of water jugs, in accordance to the work schedule.
Specific Key Responsibilities
- Report maintenance faults, building fabric issues, pests and any other concerns to the Facilities Supervisor.
- Collection, segregation and storage of waste from locations according to local procedures and the Trusts Waste policy.
Ensure patient confidentiality, privacy and dignity is maintained throughout your work.
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