Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a part-time housekeep within the Oncology Day Unit. We are looking for a motivated individual to join our team and ensure the possible care is given to our patients.
The role is for set days on a Thursday and Friday from 8-4. The main duties of the role are to ensure patients are comfortable, the distribution of food and drink, and monitoring stock levels on the unit.
The Oncology Day Unit is a 14-chaired day ward, which specialises in giving systemic anti-cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy. The unit is attached to the Oncology Assessment Unit, which is 6- bedded.
Base Location: Poole Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
Main duties include attending to the patients in providing refreshments throughout the day and to welcome and guide patients or visitors coming on to the unit.
You will be asked to liaise with the nursing team, estates, pharmacy and the catering department to ensure smooth running of the department. This will include delivering medication on to the unit and monitoring stock levels.
You will also be asked to ensure the ward is clean and safe, including the kitchen and stock room. As part of safety procedures, you will be asked to monitor fridge temperatures, call bells and taps and document this.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide refreshments to patients and relatives attending the day unit for anti-cancer treatment.
- To receive, welcome and guide visitors coming onto unit, liaising with other staff as appropriate.
- To act as a ward contact point for the catering department.
- Check all food items held in kitchen to ensure good practice with stock rotation. Dispose of any items that have exceeded their designated use by date.
- To collect medications and chemotherapy from pharmacy.
- Delivery of samples and items within the hospital.
- To ensure the ward is clean and safe for patients and staff.
- Be responsible for ensuring the ward is fully stocked, including the nursing trolleys. That equipment is in date, stored correctly and store areas tidy.
- Completing fridge temperature audits and escalating concerns to ward lead.
- To be responsible for keeping linen stocked in both cupboard and trolley.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide refreshments to patients and relatives attending the day unit for anti-cancer treatment.
- To receive, welcome and guide visitors coming onto unit, liaising with other staff as appropriate.
- To act as a ward contact point for the catering department.
- Check all food items held in kitchen to ensure good practice with stock rotation. Dispose of any items that have exceeded their designated use by date.
- To collect medications and chemotherapy from pharmacy.
- Delivery of samples and items within the hospital.
- To ensure the ward is clean and safe for patients and staff.
- Be responsible for ensuring the ward is fully stocked, including the nursing trolleys. That equipment is in date, stored correctly and store areas tidy.
- Completing fridge temperature audits and escalating concerns to ward lead.
- To be responsible for keeping linen stocked in both cupboard and trolley.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English qualification (for example GCSE)
- Math qualification (for example GCSE)
Experience
Essential
- Experience with working with members of the public
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health care organisation
Competencies
Essential
- Ability to work in a busy, face paced environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to prioritise work load
- To have basic computer skills
Knowledge
Desirable
- Previous experience of hospital IT systems
- Understanding of food hygiene
language requirement
Essential
- Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Other requirements
Essential
- Work to the standard of UHD trust values
- Energy and enthusiasm
- Presents as friendly and approachable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English qualification (for example GCSE)
- Math qualification (for example GCSE)
Experience
Essential
- Experience with working with members of the public
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health care organisation
Competencies
Essential
- Ability to work in a busy, face paced environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to prioritise work load
- To have basic computer skills
Knowledge
Desirable
- Previous experience of hospital IT systems
- Understanding of food hygiene
language requirement
Essential
- Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Other requirements
Essential
- Work to the standard of UHD trust values
- Energy and enthusiasm
- Presents as friendly and approachable
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.
