At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to keep the hospital clean and support patient care.
- Company: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a leading healthcare provider.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, flexible hours, and contribute to community health.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in the healthcare sector.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: No specific qualifications needed, just a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
The post holder will work as an integral part of the ward teams. He/she will be responsible for the co-ordination of all patient facilities services in the ward areas and ensure a clean, safe and comfortable environment. The main elements of the role are ensuring the delivery of cleaning, catering, and minor maintenance, together with other specified tasks to meet individual patient needs as determined by the ward sister/charge nurse.
The post holder will be required to work closely with contractors and support service departments. He/she will monitor quality standards, report deficiencies and take appropriate action. The post holder will be responsible for weekly clinical environment audits on Tendable. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring all equipment necessary for patient care delivery is available to the nursing staff.
- To assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards on the ward.
- To carry out spot cleaning to ensure spillages are dealt with swiftly and efficiently.
- To ensure general and specialist equipment, e.g. drip stands, incubators and commodes are cleaned on a regular basis as per cleaning policy.
- To ensure the ward is safe and tidy at all times, e.g. remove clutter, tidy notice boards, signage, etc.
- To identify any problems with cleanliness and report to the ward sister.
- To ensure specialist cleaning of surfaces and furnishings.
- To carry out monitoring of service delivery especially related to cleaning, food, linen and the environment at the agreed frequency.
- To inform the ward sister of outcomes of monitoring and agree action plans ensuring action is taken.
- To manage the defect call log book, ensuring all defects are logged, reported, recorded and closed down as appropriate.
- To monitor and co-ordinate other ad hoc maintenance, liaising with the support service helpdesk as required for other services.
- To dispose of clinical, domestic and confidential waste as per the policy, e.g. taking waste to the ward disposal area.
- To respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out housekeeping duties.
- To ensure equipment to be returned for reprocessing is stored safely.
Specific Duties:
- Cleaning: To maintain upkeep of patients’ bed areas.
- Catering: To prepare and serve hot/cold snacks (e.g. toast) as requested – completing a breakfast round daily.
- To serve meals in conjunction with the nursing team, ensuring patients intake is known and that their dietary needs are met.
- To provide eating assistance, e.g. cutting up food, placing food within reach, encouraging patients to eat.
- To ensure all food and beverages are served at the correct temperature according to food hygiene regulations.
- To wash all equipment/utensils used in preparation, regenerating, serving and consuming food and beverages.
General:
- To receive, welcome and guide visitors on the ward, liaising with other staff as appropriate.
- To transport equipment, consumables and written information as required.
- To maintain and update paper-based records and information as required.
- To respond to requests for general information.
- To report complaints and take appropriate action.
Working practices and relationships:
- To ensure their own actions reduce risks to health and safety and to promote a health and safety culture within the workplace.
- To respond to emergencies as appropriate.
- To maintain effective working relationships.
- To foster people’s equality, diversity and rights.
- To provide an effective customer service.
Support of people:
- To ensure patients have adequate supplies to meet their basic needs, e.g. toiletries as required.
- To ensure the ward has sufficient stocks to match patient and staff needs.
- To communicate effectively with people.
Housekeeper in Liverpool employer: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional development of its staff. With a strong commitment to providing high-quality healthcare services, employees benefit from a supportive work culture, comprehensive training programs, and opportunities for career advancement within a dynamic environment. Located in Liverpool, the Trust offers a unique chance to contribute to the health of a diverse community while enjoying the advantages of working in a reputable NHS organisation.
Contact Details:
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Recruitment Team
