About this role
Job summary
There is no sponsorship for this vacancy
The post holder will work as an integral part of the ward team ensuring a high quality service to patients. He/She will be responsible for the co-ordination of all patient facilities in the ward area and ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment.
The main elements of the role are insuring the effective provisions of catering, cleaning and maintenanceservices on the ward. You will also be required to undertake other non-clinical duties to meet individual patientneeds as determined by the ward sister/charge nurse and to liaise with support service departments.To assist the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to ensure the appropriate and effective delivery of facilities services inorder to properly maintain the patient environment.The post holder must comply with all relevant policies, procedures and training on infection prevention andcontrol.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of this role are
To establish a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere and environment for patients, visitors and staff.- To assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards on the ward, including bed area and isolation areas, are safe and tidy at all times-To ensure that all alcohol gel dispensers, paper towels, are replenished, thus contributing to the prevention of cross infection from one person to another.- To take responsibility for the hygiene standards of the kitchen area. To monitor fridge temperature, and take action where necessary. Ensure food in fridge is labelled, dated and any out of date food disposedof.
That all patients are provided with appropriate meals and beverages at regular intervals throughout the day.- To ensure the completion of menus are done in an appropriate manner, and cancel meals if no longer required.- To ensure that cleanliness of patient tables are maintained pre and post meals.
- To offer assistance to patients before and after meals to cleanse their hands.- To ensure patients have an appropriate supply of cold drinking water and a clean glass.- To ensure that patients have the appropriate help they require with eating and drinking.- Report to a trained member of staff if a patient doesn't eat their meal.- Adhere to the protected meal time policy when this is in place on the ward.
About us
Cardiac Intensive Therapy Unit (CITU) is a 20 bedded area catering for both male and female patients, who have undergone cardiac or thoracic surgery.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as an integral part of the ward team ensuring a high quality service to patients. He/Shewill be responsible for the co-ordination of all patient facilities in the ward area and ensuring a clean, safe andcomfortable environment.The main elements of the role are insuring the effective provisions of catering, cleaning and maintenanceservices on the ward. You will also be required to undertake other non-clinical duties to meet individual patientneeds as determined by the ward sister/charge nurse and to liaise with support service departments.To assist the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to ensure the appropriate and effective delivery of facilities services inorder to properly maintain the patient environment.The post holder must comply with all relevant policies, procedures and training on infection prevention andcontrol.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
Desirable
Training in areas such as Health and Safety.
Experience and Skills Essential
Experience in dealing with the general public. Ability to use initiative Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate at all levels, including with patients and staff. Team working skills Good organising and co-ordinating skills. Ability to work independently Able to prioritise work.
Desirable
NHS (or similar size organisation) experience.
Personal Essential
Good Disposition. A proactive and positive approach. A team player. Sensitive to the needs of patients, including their right to confidentiality. Efficient & enthusiastic. Diplomatic. Honest. Ability to communicate effectively in English
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address CITU Blackpool Teaching Hospital
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)