About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us here at Mid and south Essex Foundation Trust as our Ward administrator/housekeeper.
You will support the provision of the meal service, ensuring meals are delivered to patients in a timely manner; ensuring special dietary requirements are communicated.
Undertake discharge cleaning of the patient's bed space, chairs, lockers, cardiac monitoring equipment on all patients discharge
To oversee the standard of cleaning service provided by the hospital contracted domestic, reporting problems to the Ward Manager or senior nurse in charge.
Ensure that all oxygen and suction units by each bed are checked on a daily basis, are single use, clean, tidy and in good working order.
Ensure the correct level of stock for linen is available. Ensure clean utility/clinical store is kept tidy and restocked.
Ensure faulty/broken/defective equipment is reported to the trust helpdesk or appropriate person or team.
Ensure clinical areas are cleaned and tidied in partnership with the ward domestic. Deliver to the onsite laboratory blood and microbiology samples
Respond to patient queries, escalating clinical questions to nursing staff.
Main duties of the job
Assist the nursing team to maintain safety of the environment, for example checking emergency buzzers are working, liasing with the medical equipment library to repair any defective medical equipment, checking oxygen supplies are sufficient and in date and maintaining stock supplies of medical consumables.
You will supporting the Ward Administrator with Cardiac and Medical Day Stay receptionist duties and undertaking the role in their absence this includes :
Take telephone calls and refer to appropriate personnel.
Respond to queries from GP's patients, their relatives and ensure they are informed of patient's accurate collection time.
Prepare notes for all procedures prior to admission ensuring pathways are present.
Admit and discharge patients as per Medway pathway. Attendance at relevant meetings including Ward clerk meetings. Take minutes at relevant meetings for Ward Manager.
Support ward managers with general administrative tasks, for example typing and sending letters.
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
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires. for some roles i.e. roles for band 2 to 4, inclusive.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSE level English and Mathematics or equivilant
Desirable
Driving licence
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Previous experience of working in a Public facing role
Desirable
Previous experience of working in an hospital role
Communication Skills Essential
Proven communication skills Proven organisational skills
Desirable
Knowledgeable of patient IT systems
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 Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address Southend
Southend
SS0 0RY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)