Bank Ward Housekeeper

Our housekeeping team are currently recruiting for Ward Housekeepers, whose role is to maintain a safe, clean and tidy environment for our patients. We have the following posts available:
BANK - Zero Hour Contract
Days Afternoons & Weekends
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt maintains a register of Temporary Workers "The Bank". Joining the Trust's Bank does not constitute a contract of employment between the bank member and the Trust. The Trust will notify bank members when a suitable assignment arises, and members will be able to choose whether or not to accept it. The bank worker is under no obligation to accept an offer of an assignment.

Main duties of the job
We are looking for a dedicated and caring individuals, who will take pride in ensuring a safe and clean ward environment and contributing to patient care.
The role itself is physically demanding but rewarding. Experience of cleaning in the work place and hospitality would be beneficial. This position is in addition to the domestic positions on the ward and will involve a range of duties., + To maintain cleanliness and appropriate storage of equipment and furnishings within the ward area as defined by Trust approved cleaning responsibility document.
+ To support effective cleaning by ensuring the ward environment is free from unnecessary items or equipment.
+ Work to NHS and Trust policies and standards of cleanliness and the required work frequencies as per schedules provided.
+ To support, as required, enhanced cleaning provision including increased frequency of rooms and bays as required by Infection Prevention & Control Standards.
+ To ensure the ward kitchen(s) are kept clean, tidy, and stocked and that fridge temperatures are monitored daily. Responsible for returning temperature record sheets to housekeeping manager monthly.
+ To ensure the ward kitchen is managed in line with Food Safety Policy and Procedure, including adhering to stock control, labelling, allergen management and other relevant guidance.
+ To support the delivery of meal and beverage service and, as required, ad hoc requests to support patients' nutritional needs - for example collecting additional meals or snack from the main kitchen or restaurant.
+ To support in non-clinical duties in relation to patient needs.
+ To ensure the correct use of chemicals for the type of surface and finish, making certain the handling, storage and safe usage are in line with the COSHH regulations, data sheets and training given.
+ To adhere to all aspects of Infection Control in all areas of work, including the use of colour coded equipment to ensure there is no spread of infection.
+ Responsible for observing and monitoring the condition of the environment you clean and report any defects that will prevent you from carrying out your duties via the Trust Estates reporting mechanism.
+ Responsible for assessing the condition of all equipment you use and report any defects observed to ensure its continued quality and safety and reporting defects via the Trust Estates reporting mechanism.
+ Responsible for maintaining clear and accurate records providing documentary evidence that cleaning has taken place.
+ To respond to any actions that may arise from cleaning, infection control, or other relevant audits.
+ Responsible for reporting of incidents, accidents and near misses that occur at work via the use of Datix.
+ To ensure that all work is carried out in strict accordance with the handling and moving training received to ensure your personal health and safety and that of others.
+ To ensure all tasks are completed using the risk assessments and 'safe systems of work' as instructed by your Housekeeping Manager or Deputy.
+ To ensure patients privacy and dignity is maintained throughout your work.
+ Report any problems that might arise from your duties.
+ Responsible for ensuring security of stock whilst also monitoring and managing the stock levels and re-ordering on a weekly basis or as required.
+ Ensure that the assigned area of work is left secure by ensuring that where necessary all windows and doors are closed or locked, alarms are set and that lights are turned off.
+ Co-operate fully when new methods of work or frequencies of cleaning are introduced.
+ Demonstrate own activities/tasks to new employees on a 'work shadowing' basis.
Important
Your application form must include a complete record of your employment history. Please explain any gaps in your employment/education history and reasons for these gaps. The Trust maintains the right to withdraw an employment offer or terminate employment if it is later found that an application for employment contained false, mis-leading or inaccurate information. For the avoidance of doubt this would include omissions of previous periods of employment or reasons given for gaps in employment.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.
For Information
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT embraces diversity, equality and inclusion and our aim is to be diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability and ethnicity.
We are committed to ensuring disabled workers aren't disadvantaged when applying for and doing their jobs and offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised post. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.
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Here at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Trust, we are very proud of our reputation for providing outstanding care to our patients. Our continued success is accomplished through the skills and expertise of our staff, which is underpinned by our values: Friendly, Caring, Excellence, Professional and Respect. If your values align to ours, and you would like to join us in aspiring to deliver world class patient care, we would love to hear from you., The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.
We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).
RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.
The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.
We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.