Housekeeper - Peterborough Peterborough, England
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a housekeeper to work within ward B6 at Peterborough Hospital. Our team need someone who is organised, self-motivated and enthusiastic to join us to support the delivery of safe and effective care. You will need to be passionate about working within a team, and have a dynamic and forward thinking approach to service improvement. An ward housekeeper’s role is to support the clinical staff by maintaining and restocking all areas of the department, encompassing ordering stock, stock rotation and liaising with the materials management team. You will also be expected to maintain high standards of organisation in the department by ensuring the department is kept tidy, clinical equipment is maintained and cleanliness levels achieved by liaising with our domestic staff.
The post holder will work as an integral part of the ward team, working with the nurse in charge of the shift. They will be responsible for the co-ordination of all patient facilities services in the ward and ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment. The main elements of the role are ensuring the delivery of cleaning, stocking equipment, ordering stores, catering, together with other specified tasks to meet individual patient needs as determined by the sister/charge nurse. The post holder will be required to work closely with contractors and support service departments. They will monitor quality standards, report deficiencies and appropriate action taken to the nurse in charge.
We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.
Benefits to you:
27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
NHS Pension Scheme:
Flexible working opportunities;
Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
Career development and training;
Wellbeing support and activities;
In-house physiotherapy Service;
On-site canteens with subsidised meals;
Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
To identify any problems with general cleanliness and report to the nurse in charge. To ensure general and specialist equipment, specific to area of work, are cleaned, stocked, logged and in good working order as per cleaning policy. To ensure the department is safe and tidy at all times e.g. remove clutter, tidy notice boards, signage etc. To maintain upkeep of patients’ cubicles. To transport equipment, consumables and written information as required. To maintain and update paper-based records and information as required. To receive and pass on information to others, maintaining confidentiality. To assist with training of staff involved with department housekeeping services to achieve required standards. To be aware of any new food hygiene standards and changes to waste categorisation etc. To ensure patients have food and drinks, where necessary taking into account special needs and medical requirements. To ensure people have any assistance they require to eat and drink by placing food within reach, encouraging patients to eat where appropriate. To take responsibility for stock rotation and discarding out-of-date food. To ensure patients whose fluid intake is not medically restricted have access to fresh water. To ensure all defects are logged, reported, recorded, monitored and closed down as appropriate. To carry out regular equipment monitoring in accordance with procedures. To clean beds / mattresses after occupancy and make beds as required. To ensure the patient’s space is respected. To maintain the safety of people’s property and belongings. Ensure all department daily checks are completed and signed for. Working practices and relationships. To respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out housekeeping duties. To foster people’s equality, diversity and rights. To provide an effective customer service. To ensure the ward has sufficient stocks to meet patient and staff needs.
