Equipment Housekeeper | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

The post holder will provide practical help and organisation to facilitate the day to day running of the ward/unit. They will work as an integral part of the clinical team to compliment the delivery of patient care. They will undertake a range of duties associated with the upkeep of the clinical equipment and environment to meet the requirements of the trust and National Specification for cleanliness in the NHS

• Monitor the ward environment
• Track and monitor equipment sent for repair. Co-ordinate any repairs by liaising with the estates department and to take follow up action as necessary to ensure that tasks are completed.
• Ensure the store area is clean and tidy at all times, e.g. remove unnecessary clutter, keep notice boards tidy and up to date ensuring all notices are laminated in compliance with infection prevention and control policies.
• To communicate clearly in both written and verbally with members of the multi-professional team, patients and relatives.
• To promptly manage telephone messages and ensure relevant personnel are informed.
• To maintain up to date knowledge of the Trusts policies and procedures and to attend the required mandatory training. · Liaise with clinical team and report any faults as appropriate.
• Support the management of the ward linen and laundry supply
• To assist the Midwifery support workers in keeping the area stocked with equipment.
• Work with material management to ensure correct stock levels maintained and that stock is correctly unpacked, stored, rotated and maintained.
• Order non-stock items.
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'Documents to download'. If you have further queries please don't hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.