Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to come and be part of our brand-new female Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit Woodbank
About us
Woodbank is a 6 bedded female PICU (Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit). This is a vital role to support the smooth functioning of the ward and you will be part of a team who are driven to provide high quality care to service users. We work with patients who are in the most acute phase of their illness , the team will work together with our service users to develop the new PICU service with the aim to improve service users experience and outcomes.
Main duties of the job
Working as a member of the ward team you will be involved in a range of housekeeping duties, working in close liaison with the ward manager, in order to ensure that key tasks are effectively managed. This is a key role on the ward and we are looking for a motivated individual to become part of our team.
The post holder will assist staff in the delivery of non-clinical care.The post holder will ensure tidiness, cleanliness, effective stock control andequipment management.The post holder will support the Multi-Disciplinary Team in maintaining a safe clinical environment and participate in service audits as required.The post holder will support the clinical team in maintaining the nutritional needs of the patients
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities of the Post:You will be engaged in a variety of duties to support the nursing staff. The following lists some of your duties. (This list is not exclusive). 1. Infection control duties in collaboration with nursing staff.2. Health and Safety. 3. Monitor the ward environment and liaise with the Ward Manager and Estates.4. Serving Patient meals.5. Implementing audit actions.
6. Ordering stock and stock rotation.
7. Making beds or assisting patients to make their beds and keep their rooms clean and tidy.
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities of the Post:You will be engaged in a variety of duties to support the nursing staff. The following lists some of your duties. (This list is not exclusive). 1. Infection control duties in collaboration with nursing staff.2. Health and Safety. 3. Monitor the ward environment and liaise with the Ward Manager and Estates.4. Serving Patient meals.5. Implementing audit actions.
6. Ordering stock and stock rotation.
7. Making beds or assisting patients to make their beds and keep their rooms clean and tidy.
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Person Specification
education/qualififcations
Essential
- NVQ Health / Community Care Level 2 or equivalent
Desirable
- Food hygiene Course
- Health and Safety Course
Experience
Essential
- Working within a health care setting with people suffering with mental illness.
Desirable
- Experience of working with vulnerable people
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of Adult care
- Knowledge of housekeeping duties
- Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of the Health and Safety
- Knowledge of current policy and guidance in relation to infection control
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues
- Basic understanding of the principles of how patients achieve maximum potential
Desirable
- Awareness of the equality and diversity needs of cultural groups
skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritise own workload.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to plan / organise interventions including ability to organise, plan and deliver housekeeping duties
- Ability to implement policies
- Physically capable to perform housekeeping duties
Desirable
- Relevant course completion
- Willing to further develop and enhance the role
Person Specification
education/qualififcations
Essential
- NVQ Health / Community Care Level 2 or equivalent
Desirable
- Food hygiene Course
- Health and Safety Course
Experience
Essential
- Working within a health care setting with people suffering with mental illness.
Desirable
- Experience of working with vulnerable people
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of Adult care
- Knowledge of housekeeping duties
- Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of the Health and Safety
- Knowledge of current policy and guidance in relation to infection control
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues
- Basic understanding of the principles of how patients achieve maximum potential
Desirable
- Awareness of the equality and diversity needs of cultural groups
skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritise own workload.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to plan / organise interventions including ability to organise, plan and deliver housekeeping duties
- Ability to implement policies
- Physically capable to perform housekeeping duties
Desirable
- Relevant course completion
- Willing to further develop and enhance the role
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).
