Environmental Assistant

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for a full time environmental assistant / housekeeper to work 37.5 hours per week working over 5 days (Monday Friday) covering from 0800 until 1600 each day.

This is an exciting new post to join our excellent team on our busy ward at Sunderland Royal Hospital. Ward D48 is a 40 bedded ward which specialises in caring for patients who are admitted for elective orthopaedic surgery and also non elective surgery. Our patients are admitted for complex orthopaedic surgery and therefore the ward requires extremely high standards of cleanliness.

The successful candidate must be self-motivated, enthusiastic and have experience of working in a hospital / care environment. You will help to maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the department and maintain adequate stock levels. You will be responsible for completing all daily checklists to ensure all equipment including emergency equipment are cleaned, in working order, fully stocked and ready to use. You will be joining a committed forward thinking team where you can make a significant contribution to safe effective care to the patients in ward D48. In this role, you will work closely with the nursing team to ensure the ward is providing excellent standards of patient care and maintaining patient safety which will ensure a positive patient experience. The right candidate will have effective communication skills and demonstrate effective organisation skills.

Main duties of the job

We require an enthusiastic, motivated person with a friendly nature to join our team. The role is predominantly to help us maintain a high level of cleanliness, equipment maintenance and stock control in our ward, while improving the overall patient experience. You will be joining a committed and forward thinking team and support will be given to you in this new role. Experience of working within a similar environment would be desirable the post holder will provide non-clinical support to the team carrying out tasks assigned to the individual under the supervision of Registered Nurses.

The post holder will have autonomy in the ordering of stores, reporting of faults and the initiation of works as required ensuring safe and smooth running of the Ward. The post holder will attend necessary meetings, feeding back relevant information, action within own scope and share responsibilities with Senior staff to enable them to delegate to the appropriate person.

To maintain a high standard of cleanliness within the ward and to keep it clutter free at all times

To communicate information to staff, patients, relatives and carers and ensure visitors are following the ward visiting rules and infection control measures.

To ensure all equipment is cleaned and ready for use.

To ensure adequate stock levels.

To comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.

To maintain health and safety of service users

To monitor and maintain equipment and report any faults.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

Date posted

17 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9155-GSEA-0424-33

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

To maintain high standards of general cleanliness of the ward and for it to remain clutter free at all times

To effectively communicate information to staff, patients, relatives and carers. Meet and greet them at the door during visiting time and ensure visitors are following with the ward visiting rules and infection control measures.

To ensure all equipment is cleaned and ready for use.

To ensure adequate stock levels in the ward and ensure all trolleys and danicentreare stocked appropriately.

To comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
To undertake nursing Portering duties not covered by Portering department.
To maintain health and safety of all service users
To monitor and maintain equipment and report any faults immediately.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

To maintain high standards of general cleanliness of the ward and for it to remain clutter free at all times

To ensure all equipment is cleaned and ready for use.

To ensure adequate stock levels in the ward and ensure all trolleys and danicentreare stocked appropriately.

To comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
To undertake nursing Portering duties not covered by Portering department.
To maintain health and safety of all service users
To monitor and maintain equipment and report any faults immediately.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in an acute hospital environment / care setting.
Experience of using Office computer programmes including Excel and Outlook.

Desirable

Evidence of recent work based learning or self-directed learning

Qualifications

Essential

Numeracy & Literacy Skills to Level 2 or equivalent.
NVQ Level 2 apprenticeship in related subject (health/admin/business management).
Willing to undertake further training related to role.

Desirable

Experience of Infection control and cleaning to a high standard
An awareness of the Trusts internal and external response standards

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Basic understanding of health and safety requirements in a patient environment.
General understanding of confidentiality requirements in a health care setting.
Knowledge of Community and Social Care Services.
Intermediate IT skills.
Ability to prioritise own workload.

Physical Skills

Essential

Exhibits resilience to drive through results.
Aware of own strengths and limitations.
Friendly and approachable.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in an acute hospital environment / care setting.
Experience of using Office computer programmes including Excel and Outlook.

Desirable

Evidence of recent work based learning or self-directed learning

Qualifications

Essential

Numeracy & Literacy Skills to Level 2 or equivalent.
NVQ Level 2 apprenticeship in related subject (health/admin/business management).
Willing to undertake further training related to role.

Desirable

Experience of Infection control and cleaning to a high standard
An awareness of the Trusts internal and external response standards

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Basic understanding of health and safety requirements in a patient environment.
General understanding of confidentiality requirements in a health care setting.
Knowledge of Community and Social Care Services.
Intermediate IT skills.
Ability to prioritise own workload.

Physical Skills

Essential

Exhibits resilience to drive through results.
Aware of own strengths and limitations.
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.