Building Operatives

The Post holder will provide comprehensive multi disciplines, domestics, portering and maintenance support services to relevant buildings. The Building Operative will ensure that all equipment, tools and materials are stored in a safe manner in accordance with hospital procedures and in compliance with COSHH. Key Result Areas & Performance: Cleaning & Domestic duties To maintain a safe and clean environment within areas of responsibility. To adhere to local and national standards, work schedules, local operating procedures and hospital policies, Health & Safety, and Infection Control.

To carry out spot cleaning and ensure spillages are dealt with swiftly and efficiently. To keep communal areas safe and tidy (e.g. remove clutter, remove laundry and rubbish bags & signage etc.). To identify problems with cleanliness in communal and patient areas and to bring to the attention of the Senior Building Operative, Building Manager and/or Clinical Nurse Manager.

To undertake specialist cleaning of surfaces and finishes in line with service standards. To undertake ad hoc specialist cleaning activities (e.g. patient bedrooms, seclusion rooms) as directed. Respond to dirty protests in line with protocol.

Maintenance of the environment To advise the Senior Building Operative and/or Building Manager of any identified issues related to cleaning, delivery of food service, linen and the environment and to agree an appropriate action plan ensuring that the work is delivered. To undertake basic household maintenance and tasks (flashing of taps) and under direction, assist the Senior Building Operative in minor repair work as required. To ensure that equipment, materials and tools are safely stored. To, as required, ensure the safe storage and management of patients personal property and belongings Linen To maintain linen supplies ensuring that it is undamaged and is fit for purpose.

To make up patients beds as required. To remove and replace soiled linen and curtains. Infection control To ensure that all clinical, domestic and confidential waste is appropriately bagged and removed in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. To observe and follow environmental, food and personal hygiene standards.

Supplies To ensure sufficient stocks of cleaning material and other consumables are available at all times. To place orders for consumables and avoid over-stocking. Workforce, working practices and relationships To promote good practice in health and safety in the workplace To respond to emergencies as appropriate. To respect equality, diversity and rights of others.

To provide excellent customer care and service. To maintain confidentially at all times. To respect the privacy and dignity of patients. Financial and physical resources Responsible for the maintenance and ordering of stock.

Responsible for the safety, repair and safe use of equipment and materials. Responsible for the safe storage of patients personal belongings Partnerships, communications and relationships To respond appropriately to requests for general information. To respond to complaints and take appropriate actions escalating to the Building Operative and/or Manager where appropriate. To interact positively with patients and staff, using communication skills to manage aggressive and abusive behaviour.

General To participate in team meetings. To undertake mandatory and developmental training as agreed in advance by the Building Manager. To adhere to Trust policies and procedures at all times. The post holder will be required to undertake any other duties as appropriate to the nature and grading of the post.