About this role
Job summary
To work as part of the clinical team to ensure a clean, safe and comfortable environment is maintained. To work closely with the Matron and Sister in supporting the nursing staff in providing a high standard of care by performing duties as per job description.
Main duties of the job
Assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards on the ward and report to the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse and Matron on the level of cleanliness in the area.
Participate in environmental monitoring and inspections.
Spot cleaning i.e. ensure spillage's including body fluids are dealt with swiftly and efficiently in accordance with Trust policies.
Upkeep of ward appearance i.e. removing clutter, tidy notice boards, attend to storage requirements, signage, tidy nurse stations etc.
Ensure bed areas are clean and prepared for new patients.
Assist patients with meal choices as directed by the Nurse in ChargeAssist with serving of meals, cleaning crockery, replenishing water jugs.
Assisting patients with dietary and fluid intake, as directed by the Nurse in Charge and document this on the patient's diet and fluid charts in accordance with the care plan.
Clinic equipment management and safe storage (both clinical and non-clinical)
Undertake errands, where appropriate, as directed by the Nurse in Charge.
Minor clerical duties as required.
Ordering of stock and non-stock items, ensuring shelf top-up and stock rotation.
Deal with telephone calls and personal callers as appropriate.
Carry out all duties safely and responsibly, showing awareness of Health and Safety Policies, Food Hygiene and COSHH Regulations.
Ability to maintain complete confidentiality with regard to all patient issues
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade D/3 or above in English and Maths or equivalent qualifications or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Evidence of further development
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working within a healthcare or customer environment or equivalent
- Basic clerical/ IT skills
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work on own initiative following guidance from the Ward Manager
- Understanding of confidentially in the workplace
Desirable
- Evidence of good written communication
- Evidence of ability to prioritise own workload
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Approachable manner
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
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
ROYAL HALLAMSHIRE HOSPITAL
GLOSSOP ROAD
SHEFFIELD
S10 2JF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)