About this role
Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for day-to-day upkeep of the cleanliness as set out in the cleaning schedule. These areas may include ward areas, clinical areas, and hospital corridors, also associated areas across the Braintree Community Hospital site. The post may require assisting with the patients meal and beverage service.The post is part of a team, working within an integrated Hotel Services department, offering a high quality, flexible and customer focused service.
Main duties of the job
To participate fully in the review and development of services to improve both quality and efficiency.
Wards/Departments are maintained free of dust, dirt and moisture through the process of daily and periodic cleaning.
Transfer of infection is prevented by the additional process of effective termination cleaning of patient bed areas.
Wards/departments are maintained free from excessive refuse and kept tidy and presentable at all times.
Ensure duties identified on the ward/department cleaning schedule are completed.
Comply with C.O.S.H.H regulations.
Ensure compliance with all aspects of Health and Safety legislation and the correct use of personal protective equipment.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities
Assist in the promotion and use of sustainable products.
To participate fully in the review and development of services to improve both quality and efficiency.
Communicate with other team members via verbal or written communication skills
Promote a positive image of yourself and the service.
Observe safe, correct use and care of equipment and report any defects.
Work requests are dealt with promptly and efficiently and meet the needs of the wards/departments.
Wards/Departments are maintained free of dust, dirt and moisture through the process of daily and periodic cleaning.
Transfer of infection is prevented by the additional process of effective termination cleaning of patient bed areas.
Wards/departments are maintained free from excessive refuse and kept tidy and presentable at all times.
Any other reasonable ad hoc duties as required for service provision.
Provide a catering service to the patients as and when required.
Promote positive feedback for other service users, by providing the highest standard of cleaning.
Ensure duties identified on the ward/department cleaning schedule are completed.
Comply with C.O.S.H.H regulations.
Ensure compliance with all aspects of Health and Safetylegistlation and the correct use of personal protective equipment.
To use all cleaning equipment and products in accordance with the manufacturers instruction.
To be aware of patients dietary needs and to ensure all needs/requests are met.
To understand and use the National Colour Coding Scheme.
Report any defects, breakages or hazards to the Supervisor.
To replenish stock of cleaning materials as required.
Accurate completion of time sheets and cleaning schedules.
To complete all mandatory training and use skills learnt in the workplace.
You must be able to work alone or as part of a team and have a flexible approach to your work.
The postholder will be required to support the supervisor and manager to promote good customer/patient relations.
To observe and adhere to all Trust and Departmental policies, procedures and Standing
Financial Instructions.
Ensure adherence to hygienic and safe working practices and regulations, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, keeping the environment in a safe and tidy manner.
Attend training sessions and departmental meetings as a when required.
Be flexible to other duties, appropriate to the grade that will facilitate the smooth running of the department and associated areas.
Person Specification
HACCAP Essential
Experience
Food safety Essential
Experience in food handling
COSHH Essential
Knowledge
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 Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address Braintree
Chadwick Drive
Braintree
CM7 2AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)