Housekeeper

Job description

Job responsibilities

To maintain a high standard of cleanliness within the department.

Ensure that linen has arrived each morning and liaise with laundry. This includes scrubs and ensuring these are stored correctly, stocked and disposed of appropriately.

Report any untoward incidents/minor repairs or actions that require attention to the shift lead.

Report jobs via the Estates & Facilities Help Desk and follow through to completion, including liaising with technicians to arrange access to patient area. Keep record of the above.

Following specific specialised training and competency assessment source, order, receive and distribute all ward/clinic equipment and supplies through online ordering to ensure that the most appropriate equipment and supplies are available as required within the ward/clinic. This task involves ordering regular stock through Trust NEP system from on line catalogue, standing orders for specialist equipment/supplies and ad hoc ordering. All orders to be received, checked, appropriately stored and any discrepancies resolved

Conduct monthly/weekly audits as instructed by the department manager and assist nurses with audits to be reported to various Trust Committees eg: Health & Safety Audits

Order, receipt and distribute staff uniforms in accordance with Code of Dress Policy.

Ensure all stock is replenished in a timely manner and ensure ordered stock is put away appropriately.

Ensure all clinical and non-clinical rooms are adequately stocked and tidy on a daily basis.

Assist in the Inpatient area providing beverages/ food to patients.

Assist in the cleaning and preparation of clinical rooms.

General housekeeping of Gynaecology inpatient/HDU and admissions lounge, ensure corridors, rooms and exits free from clutter and waste.

Manage own time and prioritise work load effectively and efficiently.

Daily fridge temperatures taken and recorded.

Report clinical equipment for repair to medical engineers and arrange for decontamination of equipment before it leaves the department. Follow up with medical engineers until returned or replaced.

To maintain a standard of conduct and personal appearance which will instil a sense of confidence in the staff, patients and visitors. Adhering to uniform policy at all times.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation with high standards of verbal and written communication.

Maintain data entry for mandatory training, clinical training and review compliance on a weekly basis to ensure all staff are compliant with training.

Initiate and organise training as required for staff.

Possess basic IT skills.

To familiarise self with hospital policies applicable to area and maintain

confidentiality at all times.

To adhere to the Gynaecology Inpatient department standard operating procedures and be able to access QPulse system (after appropriate training and guidance).

General Duties

Every employee has a duty to take reasonable care of health and safety of him/her and of other persons who may be affected by his/her acts or omissions at work and to co-operate to ensure that statutory and Trust regulations are complied with.

To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve set objectives.

To participate in appropriate training and development activities.

To promote commitment to continuous development and improvement.

Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes

Essential

• Understanding of confidentiality
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Be open and honest

Desirable

• Prepared to Undertake personal development and training relevant to role
• Previous experience of stock ordering and rotation

Qualifications & Learning

Essential

• Good basic education

Desirable

• IT literate the ability to use a number of software packages

Experience

Desirable

• Working within gynaecology and/or surgery
• Working within a busy department with similar responsibilities as above.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool Women's Hospital

Crown Street

Liverpool

L8 7SS

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)