Housekeeper

An opportunity has arisen for a housekeeper on our Winter ward within the emergency care division,
We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic individual. You will need to be innovative and adaptable, and be a positive member of our busy team. Be flexible and able to work within other area's if needed.
The position involves ensuring that the cleaning, catering, laundry, supplies and maintenance levels are sufficient in the clinical area to meet the needs of the patient, The role also consists of liaising with patients relatives and multi disciplinary teams across the trust so communication and good I.T skills are a must., The post holder will work as an integral part of the ward team. He/she will be responsible for the coordination of all patient non clinical facilities/services in the ward area and for ensuring a clean, safe and
comfortable environment.
The main elements of the role are, ensuring the delivery of cleaning, catering, linen, minor maintenance, equipment maintenance, health and safety, supplies, infection control, customer care, together with
other specified tasks to meet patient needs, as agreed with the ward manager/matron.
The post holder will be required to work closely with contractors and support services. He/she will monitor quality standards and arrange for deficiencies to be rectified.
SERVICE DELIVERY-11 Standards
Cleaning

• To assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards in the department To ensure staff carry out cleaning tasks.


• To carry out spot cleaning to ensure spillages are dealt with swiftly and efficiently.


• To ensure general and specialist medical equipment is cleaned as per cleaning policy.


• To ensure the department is safe and tidy at all times.


• To identify any problems with cleanliness and report to the Divisional Supervisor.


• To ensure specialist cleaning of surfaces and furnishings.


• To ensure isolation nursing areas are cleaned appropriately.

Catering

• To ensure that light refreshments are available for patients if required.


• To prepare and serve hot/cold snacks (e.g., toast) as requested


• To assist nursing staff with hot/cold beverages including appropriate trolley/equipment.


• To ensure all food and beverages are served in a timely manner.


• To ensure a pleasant environment for patients is maintained at all times.


• To take responsibility for the ward/department kitchen, ensuring it is clean at all times.


• To ensure refrigerated food is labelled and stored correctly as per policy


• To co-ordinate extra meal requirements that may arise.

Linen

• Ensure there is enough clean linen in the department.


• Communicate with linen services as the need arises to resolve any problem.

Key Messages

• Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process.


• We are a flexible working employer, so please talk to us about any flexible working requirements.


• All correspondence will be sent to the email address you have registered as your TRAC account.


• Recruitment is based on the Trust's values and behaviours and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.


• Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application.


• Appointments are subject to a 6 month probationary period.


• LED Doctors are subject to a 3 month probationary period.


• Please provide a contact email address for referees. We will not request references until after you have been made a formal job offer.


• You will be required to pay for your DBS disclosure (where the post requires one). This will be done through installment from your payroll.


• We do not reimburse any travel to interview expenses.


• Some posts may have implications on existing NHS Pension Scheme arrangements. It is your responsibility to assess the potential impact that the post may have on your NHS Pension arrangements. For further information please visit the NHS Pensions Agency website: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-pensions


• International applicants can find guidance here: https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/work-us/international-candidate-guidance
  
  + Ability to communicate on all levels and work as a team

+ Excellent organization and co-ordinating skills
+ Be able to work independently and prioritise work
+ adhere to trust values and behaviours
If you feel ready for a challenge this could be the job for you!

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its Be Safe Be EquiPPEd campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives. At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.