Housekeeping Assistant

4 weeks ago


Brighton, United Kingdom 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Part time hours ( 4pm to 8pm )&Bank is considered

To maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness, as defined in the National Standards of Cleanliness, in all areas of responsibility.

To ensure Infection Prevention and Control guidelines are adhered to.

The Post Holder will be required to ensure personal conduct is at the highest standard while on the hospital premises, exhibiting courtesy and efficiency to patients, visitors and users of the service at all times.

The post holder will need to be fully aware of the Trust’s Values & Behaviours and Patient First initiatives and act accordingly.

Join us atUHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better neverstops

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of theUK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

**Improving lives**: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put ourPatient First. Our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourwellbeing programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

**Build a career with us**: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
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**Responsibilities**:
1. To ensure the cleanliness of the area you have been assigned to under the direction of your manager. This will include cleaning areas such as corridors, offices, stairs, toilets, bathrooms, and patient bed spaces on a frequent basis using a variety of tasks and procedures including the dusting of all horizontal and vertical surfaces, high and low level cleaning, replenishment of disposable items, emptying, cleaning and re-lining of waste bins and deep cleans (where applicable).
2. To adhere to all aspects of ‘Control of Infection & Prevention’ procedures including the use of colour coded equipment to ensure there is no spread of infection.
3. Comply with National Cleaning Standards and the required cleaning frequencies as per the work schedules provided.
4. Removal of rubbish from ward/department areas to the designated collection points, ensuring the correct disposal of Clinical and Domestic waste in line with Trusts Policy.
5. General floor scrubbing and floor maintenance according to agreed frequencies and guidelines
6. Ensure the correct use of chemicals making sure the handling, storage and safe usage are in line with COSHH regulations, safety data sheets and training given.
7. To ensure that all cleaning equipment (including electrical) is kept clean and maintained in good working order.
8. Reporting of equipment breakdown, faults with the building fabric or hazardous occurrences to Line Manager.
9. Attend all training sessions and complete competency tests as appropriate
10. To ensure that all work is carried out in strict accordance with the manual handling training received to ensure your personal health and safety and that of others.
11. To ensure that all tasks are completed using the risk assessments and “safe systems of work” as instructed by your manager.
12. Responsible for ensuring the security of stock and that cleaning cupboards are kept clean and tidy.
13. Adherence to Trust standards regarding uniform, conduct and the wearing of Personal Protective Equipment
14. To ensure patients privacy and dignity is maintained throughout your work.
15. To ensure that bathrooms, shower rooms, WCs and wash hand basins are always cleaned in accordance with the agreed Bathroom Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
16. To respond to any actions that may arise from cleaning audits.
17. Carry out reasonable duties as required and co-operate fully when new methods of work or frequencies of cleaning are introduced.

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