About this role
Job summary
The role of Housekeeper is an opportunity to join a large team of dedicated staff. The role of a housekeeper is essential in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. You would be involved in cleaning all areas of the hospital including areas which require specialist cleaning such as theatres, the hospital sterilisation unit and isolation rooms. The role is varied and staff may be expected to work as part of a team or alone.
The cleaning service operates 24/7 and uses a variety of different equipment both manual and mechanical.
All aspects of training will be covered and you will be joining a supportive and friendly team where all staff are valued for the contribution they make in maintaining high standards of cleaning.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties General cleaning duties of all interior areas of the hospital including clinical, non- clinical and staff and public areas.
About us
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone
We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
DBS Checks and Costs
Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.
Job description Job responsibilities
Pay Band: 2
Hours: 20 hours per week 18:00-22:00 Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent
Location / Department: Kidderminster Treatment centre, Housekeeping Department
Job Purpose: To assist in maintaining a clean and hygienic environment for patients, staff and visitors. To carry out general cleaning duties in all areas of the hospital and to apply specialist -cleaning methods using appropriate materials and equipment where necessary
Key Duties:
Clean allocated work area to the agreed standards and frequencies as detailed in work schedules
Carry our specialised cleaning tasks; including isolation rooms, theatres etc .to agree standards
To decontaminated rooms as requested using specialist hydrogen Peroxide Vapour equipment in line with IPCT guidelines. This will include recording information so that an accurate record of processes is maintained
Have the ability to follow instructions and to suggest changes in working practices
Use a two-way radio system as required
Undertake the safe removal of body fluids spillages in public and communal areas in line with IPCT guidelines
To act as a mentor for newly appointed staff, providing on job training and instruction
Occasional exposure to distressing circumstances e.g. vulnerable /aggressive patients
Always wear the correct PPE and in line with IPCT guidelines
To clean using the correct method, equipment and materials
Remove waste from work area and place at collection point in line with departmental procedures
To undertake the cleaning of all surface including edges, ledges fixtures and fittings
To undertake the cleaning of all hard and soft floors using the correct method and equipment.
To clean sanitary areas using the correct method and equipment
To carry out high- and low-level cleaning using the correct method and equipment
To Replenish supplies of paper hand towels, toilet rolls, soap, hand sanitizer and conditioner
Carry out specialised cleaning as specified by the housekeeping supervisor.
Ensure that all work is carried out in a safe manner and hazard warning signs are displayed
Adhere to the departmental colour coding policies and procedures
Use mechanical equipment as required
Report defective equipment to the housekeeping supervisor
Clean equipment after use
Use all cleaning chemicals in a safe and appropriate manner
Working at Heights is required
Cleaning of ventilations grilles and light fittings
Removal and cleaning of Radiators covers
Person Specification
Experience Essential
General cleaning experience Knowledge of different cleaning chemicals Basic Health and safety
Desirable
To have worked in a health care setting or similar environment Experience of using cleaning equipment
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.
Employer details Employer name Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address kidderminster Treatment centre
Bewdley road
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY11 6RJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)