Community Estates and Facilities Housekeeper Irvine Unit Bexhill

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

A vacancy is available to join the Housekeeping Team at Bexhill Hospital Irvine Unit

The vacancy is 30 Hours per week and has the following working pattern.

Week 1

Monday - Friday 06.30 - 12.30

Week 2

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06.30 -12.30

Saturday and Sunday 06.30 - 12.30

Weekend enhancements will be paid.

The position works in a team of Housekeepers on site to maintain the standards required in this busy rehabilitation hospital with 54 -58 beds.

Main duties of the job

The role involves all types of housekeeping duties, in a clinical environment, please refer to the detailed job description and main responsibilities section.

About us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work.

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to the patients in the Irvine Unit, who are receiving a range of care packages , the Irvine Unit is a rehabilitation unit.

We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Outstanding ' overall.

Working in the busy Community Estates and Facilities Team, there are always opportunities for additional hours.

Full training will be given.

Knowledge of Housekeeping would be an advantage.

Date posted

11 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

374-JYDA093

Job locations

Bexhill Irvine Unit, Bexhill Hospital Site

Holliers Hill

Bexhill On Sea

TN40 2DZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Removal of all foul/soiled linen and refuse to designated areas following legislative requirements.

2. The cleaning, changing and remaking of all patients beds/trolleys, where applicable.

3. Cleaning of bed once vacated by the patient, where applicable.

4. Dust control/vacuuming floors daily.

5. Damp mopping floors daily.

6. Damp dusting all fixtures, fittings and furniture daily.

7. Cleaning of all sanitary fixtures and fittings daily.

8. Replenish supplies as necessary.

9. To undertake floor maintenance, i.e. buffing, as necessary.

10. To undertake isolation/specialist cleaning as required.

11. To clean all equipment and work areas within Housekeeping Department

12. To ensure correct use of all materials, machinery, equipment and fittings as per policies and procedures.

13. Collection of patients water jugs, catering glasses, wash and refill.

14. Collection of meal trolley from kitchen, wipe top clean and take to designated area where applicable.

15. Washing all beverage crockery at ward level where applicable.

16. Collection of clearing trolley from ward, wipe clean and return to designated area.

17. Prepare and distribute beverages to patients, including thickening of drinks when advised, in designated areas.

18. Prepare and serve breakfast to patients, temperature probing of meals in accordance with Trust procedures. Assist with serving and distribution of lunch

19. Maintain a clean, neat and tidy appearance following departmental policy.

20. Receive and check stock deliveries from internal and external sources in accordance with departmental guidelines, where applicable.

21. Complete daily/weekly compliance sheets and forward to Team Leader

22. Report mechanical defects and repairs in conjunction with Team Leader.

23. Ensure observation of hygiene legislation and internal policies.

24. Attend in-service training as required.

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Removal of all foul/soiled linen and refuse to designated areas following legislative requirements.

2. The cleaning, changing and remaking of all patients beds/trolleys, where applicable.

3. Cleaning of bed once vacated by the patient, where applicable.

4. Dust control/vacuuming floors daily.

5. Damp mopping floors daily.

6. Damp dusting all fixtures, fittings and furniture daily.

7. Cleaning of all sanitary fixtures and fittings daily.

8. Replenish supplies as necessary.

9. To undertake floor maintenance, i.e. buffing, as necessary.

10. To undertake isolation/specialist cleaning as required.

11. To clean all equipment and work areas within Housekeeping Department

12. To ensure correct use of all materials, machinery, equipment and fittings as per policies and procedures.

13. Collection of patients water jugs, catering glasses, wash and refill.

14. Collection of meal trolley from kitchen, wipe top clean and take to designated area where applicable.

15. Washing all beverage crockery at ward level where applicable.

16. Collection of clearing trolley from ward, wipe clean and return to designated area.

17. Prepare and distribute beverages to patients, including thickening of drinks when advised, in designated areas.

18. Prepare and serve breakfast to patients, temperature probing of meals in accordance with Trust procedures. Assist with serving and distribution of lunch

19. Maintain a clean, neat and tidy appearance following departmental policy.

20. Receive and check stock deliveries from internal and external sources in accordance with departmental guidelines, where applicable.

21. Complete daily/weekly compliance sheets and forward to Team Leader

22. Report mechanical defects and repairs in conjunction with Team Leader.

23. Ensure observation of hygiene legislation and internal policies.

24. Attend in-service training as required.

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of general education

Desirable

  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Basic Food Hygiene

Desirable

  • Manual Handling & Lifting
  • Catering Background
  • Customer Services
  • Cleaning Experience
  • NVQ Level 1

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

Essential

  • Able to work with minimum supervision
  • Ability to use own initiative
  • Flexible approach
  • Caring attitude
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to adapt quickly within the departmental training programme

Desirable

  • Good organisational skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of general education

Desirable

  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Basic Food Hygiene

Desirable

  • Manual Handling & Lifting
  • Catering Background
  • Customer Services
  • Cleaning Experience
  • NVQ Level 1

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

Essential

  • Able to work with minimum supervision
  • Ability to use own initiative
  • Flexible approach
  • Caring attitude
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to adapt quickly within the departmental training programme

Desirable

  • Good organisational skills

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

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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.

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

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Bexhill Irvine Unit, Bexhill Hospital Site

Holliers Hill

Bexhill On Sea

TN40 2DZ


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Bexhill Irvine Unit, Bexhill Hospital Site

Holliers Hill

Bexhill On Sea

TN40 2DZ


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Community Estates and Facilities Manager

Melanie Loder

Melanie.loder@nhs.net

03001314421

Date posted

11 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

374-JYDA093

Job locations

Bexhill Irvine Unit, Bexhill Hospital Site

Holliers Hill

Bexhill On Sea

TN40 2DZ


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