Job summary
To
work as a member of the clinical ward team carrying out the cleaning and the
movement of patients, specimens & goods/consumables/drugs between wards and
departments. To provide a range of direct or indirect supervised non-clinical
support to the professional teams within designated clinical areas.The role
will be supportive in keeping the hospital environment, safe, clean and tidy.
The provision of a high-quality support service, responding to patient bed
discharge/equipment cleaning and or/ urgent patient equipment/specimen/blood
transportation.The job holder will work within designated clinical areas
providing support to the multi-disciplinary teams. Duties will include
answering phones, cleaning equipment, setting up equipment under supervision,
ordering maintaining stock levels and any other general clinical duties
required.The job holder will meet, and greet patients, family or carers and
provide family and carer support where asked to do so. The job holder will be a
central point of communication between the department and medical physics to
ensure equipment is returned, and repaired, and or serviced in a timely manner
Main duties of the job
WESS role includes cleaning shared patient equipment,
ward area cleaning including staff room/ MDT office,supporting with bed space
cleaning for admissions/transfers/ bed swaps, supporting patient meal service,
completing stock checks and replenishment.Without the WESS support of cleaning
patient shared equipment there is a risk of increase in HCAIs due to decreased
shared equipment cleaning. Ward J34 recently had 3 HCAI, though J34 green for
environment level metrics infection risk for the financial year to date.
Without the WESS role there will be less frequent deep cleaning of shared
equipment and areas or this will be moved to a nursing team role which will
take from nursing team capacity.WESS helps to support with patient flow with
assisting with bed space cleaning, this is particularly beneficial during
breakfast and lunch periods as the housekeeping team are unable to complete
them which causes a delay in patient flow. This is also vital during patient
bed swaps to accommodate source isolation to prevent delayed isolation.The
nutrition mission model of meal service requires an increased input from
nursing staff which is vital to ensure that patients needs are met. The WESS
role ensures that there is a designated soup and meal runner at lunchtime to
allow nursing staff to prioritise preparing and supporting patients with
feeding.WESS supports with transporting patients belongings/equipment between
wards as required which reducedPALS due to lost property.
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is
committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing
workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy
and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process
is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the
recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and
contact the named if you have any question.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WESS role
includes cleaning shared patient equipment, ward area cleaning including staff
room/ MDT office,supporting with bed space cleaning for admissions/transfers/
bed swaps, supporting patient meal service, completing stock checks and
replenishment.Without the WESS support of cleaning patient shared equipment
there is a risk of increase in HCAIs due to decreased shared equipment
cleaning. Ward J34 recently had 3 HCAI, though J34 green for environment level
metrics infection risk for the financial year to date. Without the WESS role
there will be less frequent deep cleaning of shared equipment and areas or
this will be moved to a nursing team role which will take from nursing team
capacity.WESS helps to support with patient flow with assisting with bed space
cleaning, this is particularly beneficial during breakfast and lunch periods
as the housekeeping team are unable to complete them which causes a delay in
patient flow. This is also vital during patient bed swaps to accommodate
source isolation to prevent delayed isolation.The nutrition mission model of
meal service requires an increased input from nursing staff which is vital to
ensure that patients needs are met. The WESS role ensures that there is a
designated soup and meal runner at lunchtime to allow nursing staff to
prioritise preparing and supporting patients with feeding.WESS supports with
transporting patients belongings/equipment between wards as required which
reducedPALS due to lost property.WESS supports with transportation samples to
pathologylan to ensure that urgent samples reach the labs in a timely manner
too prevent delayas in diagnosis/treatment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WESS role
includes cleaning shared patient equipment, ward area cleaning including staff
room/ MDT office,supporting with bed space cleaning for admissions/transfers/
bed swaps, supporting patient meal service, completing stock checks and
replenishment.Without the WESS support of cleaning patient shared equipment
there is a risk of increase in HCAIs due to decreased shared equipment
cleaning. Ward J34 recently had 3 HCAI, though J34 green for environment level
metrics infection risk for the financial year to date. Without the WESS role
there will be less frequent deep cleaning of shared equipment and areas or
this will be moved to a nursing team role which will take from nursing team
capacity.WESS helps to support with patient flow with assisting with bed space
cleaning, this is particularly beneficial during breakfast and lunch periods
as the housekeeping team are unable to complete them which causes a delay in
patient flow. This is also vital during patient bed swaps to accommodate
source isolation to prevent delayed isolation.The nutrition mission model of
meal service requires an increased input from nursing staff which is vital to
ensure that patients needs are met. The WESS role ensures that there is a
designated soup and meal runner at lunchtime to allow nursing staff to
prioritise preparing and supporting patients with feeding.WESS supports with
transporting patients belongings/equipment between wards as required which
reducedPALS due to lost property.WESS supports with transportation samples to
pathologylan to ensure that urgent samples reach the labs in a timely manner
too prevent delayas in diagnosis/treatment.
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Good organisational skillsPositive approach to new ways of workingAble to walk considerable distances.Good interpersonal skillsEffectively communicate with patients, team members and other departments.Able to communicate with distressed families and carersAbility to work under own initiative and as part of a team.Ability to work within a routine whilst at the same time able to work on own initiative when the service dictates the need.Ability to work to tight schedules.Able to prioritise.The ability to walk considerable distances, sometimes carrying bulky loads.
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English GCSE grades A-E or equivalent Level 1 Literacy or Numeracy. Ability to communicate both verbally in a tactful, compassionate and polite manner, providing reassurance where required, and non-verbally (reading and writing). Ability to communicate and transmit information via telephone, radio & IT systems.Willing to undergo training as required induction and on the job training as required to be able to perform the role.
Desirable
- Literate and numerate. Health & Safety / COSHH / Moving & Handling training /awareness.Customer Care Training. Relevant occupational in-house cleaning.
Experience
Essential
- To be responsible for working with colleagues to maintain and improve the quality of services provided to our patients and other service users.Ensure that all tasks are carried out in compliance with relevant statutory legislation and local policies and codes of practice including; Health and Safety, COSHH and in particular, by following agreed safe working procedures, and reporting incidents using the Trust Incident Reporting system.To complete all relevant daily documentation in compliance with relevant statutory legislation and local codes of practice and quality control procedures.Communicate sensitively and effectively with patient, visitors, relatives and staff.Respect of patients confidentiality and understand that patients have an entitlement to have their affairs to be dealt with in a confidential manner.To be helpful, flexible and willing to undertake and tasks requested.A basic understanding of infection controlAbility to communicate both verbally, (transmitting information via telephone/radio system and by reading and writing Experience in cleaning within any setting e.g. home.Experience in cleaning within any setting.Insight into role and responsibilities of postAbility to work within set procedures and protocols.A basic understanding of infection control.
Desirable
- An understanding of cleaning practices within a healthcare setting Previous cleaning or portering experience/training Previous hospital environment experience Working in a customer focused environment Working in a patient/clinical setting
Skill & Behaviours
Essential
- Pleasant manner, smart clean appearanceAbility to work under own initiative and as part of a teamAbility to work within set procedures and protocolsConduct themselves in a polite professional mannerExcellent timekeeping and attendanceAbility to work within a routine whilst at the same time able to work on own initiative when the service dictates the needAbility to work to tight schedulesAble to prioritise and adapts positively to change FlexibleTrustworthyCustomer/Patient focusedFairWorking collaborativelyAble to work as part of a multidisciplinary teamPatient focused Committed to working with peopleDemonstrates empathyConduct oneself in a polite professional manner.Excellent time keeping and attendance.Flexible and adapts positively to change.Customer focused.Capability to undertake physical tasks.Personal: Caring, Motivated and have the ability to organise workloadCommunication: Literacy, Numeracy, verbal and non-verbalResponsibility to others: Reliable, Trustworthy, Adaptable, Able to empathise. Safety: Care of Environment, Moving and handling and fire evacuation.
Desirable
- Shows enthusiasm in regard to personal developmentDedicated to support the development of a high-quality service
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Good organisational skillsPositive approach to new ways of workingAble to walk considerable distances.Good interpersonal skillsEffectively communicate with patients, team members and other departments.Able to communicate with distressed families and carersAbility to work under own initiative and as part of a team.Ability to work within a routine whilst at the same time able to work on own initiative when the service dictates the need.Ability to work to tight schedules.Able to prioritise.The ability to walk considerable distances, sometimes carrying bulky loads.
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Good organisational skillsPositive approach to new ways of workingAble to walk considerable distances.Good interpersonal skillsEffectively communicate with patients, team members and other departments.Able to communicate with distressed families and carersAbility to work under own initiative and as part of a team.Ability to work within a routine whilst at the same time able to work on own initiative when the service dictates the need.Ability to work to tight schedules.Able to prioritise.The ability to walk considerable distances, sometimes carrying bulky loads.
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English GCSE grades A-E or equivalent Level 1 Literacy or Numeracy. Ability to communicate both verbally in a tactful, compassionate and polite manner, providing reassurance where required, and non-verbally (reading and writing). Ability to communicate and transmit information via telephone, radio & IT systems.Willing to undergo training as required induction and on the job training as required to be able to perform the role.
Desirable
- Literate and numerate. Health & Safety / COSHH / Moving & Handling training /awareness.Customer Care Training. Relevant occupational in-house cleaning.
Experience
Essential
- To be responsible for working with colleagues to maintain and improve the quality of services provided to our patients and other service users.Ensure that all tasks are carried out in compliance with relevant statutory legislation and local policies and codes of practice including; Health and Safety, COSHH and in particular, by following agreed safe working procedures, and reporting incidents using the Trust Incident Reporting system.To complete all relevant daily documentation in compliance with relevant statutory legislation and local codes of practice and quality control procedures.Communicate sensitively and effectively with patient, visitors, relatives and staff.Respect of patients confidentiality and understand that patients have an entitlement to have their affairs to be dealt with in a confidential manner.To be helpful, flexible and willing to undertake and tasks requested.A basic understanding of infection controlAbility to communicate both verbally, (transmitting information via telephone/radio system and by reading and writing Experience in cleaning within any setting e.g. home.Experience in cleaning within any setting.Insight into role and responsibilities of postAbility to work within set procedures and protocols.A basic understanding of infection control.
Desirable
- An understanding of cleaning practices within a healthcare setting Previous cleaning or portering experience/training Previous hospital environment experience Working in a customer focused environment Working in a patient/clinical setting
Skill & Behaviours
Essential
- Pleasant manner, smart clean appearanceAbility to work under own initiative and as part of a teamAbility to work within set procedures and protocolsConduct themselves in a polite professional mannerExcellent timekeeping and attendanceAbility to work within a routine whilst at the same time able to work on own initiative when the service dictates the needAbility to work to tight schedulesAble to prioritise and adapts positively to change FlexibleTrustworthyCustomer/Patient focusedFairWorking collaborativelyAble to work as part of a multidisciplinary teamPatient focused Committed to working with peopleDemonstrates empathyConduct oneself in a polite professional manner.Excellent time keeping and attendance.Flexible and adapts positively to change.Customer focused.Capability to undertake physical tasks.Personal: Caring, Motivated and have the ability to organise workloadCommunication: Literacy, Numeracy, verbal and non-verbalResponsibility to others: Reliable, Trustworthy, Adaptable, Able to empathise. Safety: Care of Environment, Moving and handling and fire evacuation.
Desirable
- Shows enthusiasm in regard to personal developmentDedicated to support the development of a high-quality service
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Good organisational skillsPositive approach to new ways of workingAble to walk considerable distances.Good interpersonal skillsEffectively communicate with patients, team members and other departments.Able to communicate with distressed families and carersAbility to work under own initiative and as part of a team.Ability to work within a routine whilst at the same time able to work on own initiative when the service dictates the need.Ability to work to tight schedules.Able to prioritise.The ability to walk considerable distances, sometimes carrying bulky loads.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
