Senior Housekeeper

2 weeks ago

Stafford, United Kingdom Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

The Housekeeping staff provide a clean and safe environment to our patients, visitors and staff ensuring that a high standard of cleanliness in line with National Cleaning Standards, infection control and health and safety are met and maintained.

The post holder will be expected to work as part of the wider Housekeeping team, providing an integrated and flexible service, and as such maysometimes be required to undertake duties within other areas of the Hotel Services Department should the needs of the service demand it.

Main duties of the job

Maintain the required standard of cleaning services following the correct procedure and frequencies Undertake a variety of cleaning duties in line with the ward/area/location cleaning schedules Operate mechanical cleaning equipment Replenish disposables and consumables Safely and correctly store cleaning chemicals and equipment Carry out specialist cleaning and one-off cleaning duties in line with service requirements Assist with laundry duties as and when required Where applicable - ward based duties as required: Ward based catering duties to ensure in conjunction with nursing staff that service users are provided with appropriate mealsRegenerate food, probe, record temperature of food and serveEnsure that meals are served in a presentable and timely manner and appropriate cutlery and condiments are suppliedAssist to ensure dining room area is ready for service and cleared afterwardsRecord waste levels at end of serviceClean regeneration trolley

About us

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;

Supporting your career development and progression Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccinations every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Support the supervisor on a day to day basis Support the induction and training of other employees Comment on Housekeeping policies and procedures Work in a team of housekeeping staff as required, assisting with training and guidance Complete own timesheets Respond to tasks that may arise in an emergency and times of staff shortage Flexible working within a team Monitor and maintain stock levels, including keeping appropriate records Take part in cleanliness audits and follow up action as required Take a personal duty of care for all equipment that is used on a day to day basis as part of the role Report any misuse of, or faulty equipment to the appropriate person The post holder may be expected to open and lock buildings and set alarms ensuring our premises are secure at the end of the day. The post holder is expected to have a clear understanding and share the Mission, Values and Behaviours of the Trust which defines our culture. All staff are required to promote and adhere to these. Responsible for promoting a positive work culture. Responsible for maintaining own core competences and CPD register along with supporting department wide training and development needs.

Systems and equipment (non-exhaustive):

Floor scrubber Rotowash Buffer Vacuum cleaner Steamers

Decisions and judgements:

The postholder does not have any responsibility for staff The postholder will be responsible for organising their work to ensure that all tasks are completed The postholder will work within established procedures/practices with supervision available for reference The postholder will follow policies in own role and may be required to comment, but has no responsibility for service development The postholder will be required to assess situations that present themselves and determine an appropriate course of action from a choice of options, eg fault finding on equipment such as a vacuum cleaner

Communication and relationships:

Assist with induction and training of new starters, apprentices, trainees, work colleagues, managers, contractors (in line with the level of role, training and experience) The postholder will provide general non-clinical advice, guidance, or ancillary services directly to patients, clients, relatives or carers Communicate with patients, on a regular basis, some of whom may have communication difficulties.

Physical demands of the job:

The postholder will be required to use equipment essential to the role, eg floor scrubbing equipment Physical effort required for the role will be moderate for several short periods during a shift

Most challenging/difficult parts of the job:

The postholder will encounter some exposure to hazards during the working shift The postholder may occasionally be exposed to emotional or distressing circumstances, eg deaths on wards Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

Willing to complete all in-house training necessary to own role

Desirable

Basic food hygiene certificate Willing to undertake training work towards a qualification to fulfil the role, eg diploma level 2 (NVQ) relevant to the post, BICS (British Institute of Cleaning Science)

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable experience to carry out duties to the required standard

Desirable

Experience of working in the NHS Computer literate Experience in food preparation and handling Manual handling experience Valid driving licence

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

Ability to solve a problem (in line with the role level) Ability to allocate work Basic knowledge of chemicals and cleaning products Broad knowledge of specialist cleaning techniques and equipment

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