Job summary
To provide clinical technical services, specifically to co ordinate cleaning, maintenance & storage of specialist pressure relief mattresses in an organised manner, liaising with wards.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Main duties of the job
- Monitoring & auditing the issue and return of specialist mattresses using a computerised stock control system.
- Ensuring stocks of specialist mattresses are clean & available for use out of hours.
- Provide a cleaning service in line with frequencies & standards agreed with infection control for specialist pressure mattresses.
**This post is not eligible for sponsorship**
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Technical
a. Provide a cleaning service in line with frequencies and standards agreed with Infection Control for specialist pressure relief mattresses and hospital beds.
b. Monitor and check all functions of beds passing through department in relation to fire evacuation sheets, mattresses and mechanics.
c. Assist in maintaining stocks of clean specialist mattresses.
d. Record data relating to individual beds to provide an auditable trail for each bed in relation to cleaning and maintenance using both paper systems and a computer stock control database.
e. Work in conjunction with Equipment Store Co-ordinator to provide overall service for both general use beds and specialist mattresses.
f. To use appropriate equipment provided to carry out allocated tasks of cleaning bed mattresses and related items. Work in conjunction with MEBS to ensure timely repairs to beds.
g. Identify faulty equipment and beds.
h. Carry out / assist in delivery of mattresses as required.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Technical
a. Provide a cleaning service in line with frequencies and standards agreed with Infection Control for specialist pressure relief mattresses and hospital beds.
b. Monitor and check all functions of beds passing through department in relation to fire evacuation sheets, mattresses and mechanics.
c. Assist in maintaining stocks of clean specialist mattresses.
d. Record data relating to individual beds to provide an auditable trail for each bed in relation to cleaning and maintenance using both paper systems and a computer stock control database.
e. Work in conjunction with Equipment Store Co-ordinator to provide overall service for both general use beds and specialist mattresses.
f. To use appropriate equipment provided to carry out allocated tasks of cleaning bed mattresses and related items. Work in conjunction with MEBS to ensure timely repairs to beds.
g. Identify faulty equipment and beds.
h. Carry out / assist in delivery of mattresses as required.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
