Housekeeper

3 months ago


Poole, United Kingdom University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a part-time housekeep within the Oncology Day Unit. We are looking for a motivated individual to join our team and ensure the possible care is given to our patients.

The role is for set days on a Thursday and Friday from 8-4. The main duties of the role are to ensure patients are comfortable, the distribution of food and drink, and monitoring stock levels on the unit.

The Oncology Day Unit is a 14-chaired day ward, which specialises in giving systemic anti-cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy. The unit is attached to the Oncology Assessment Unit, which is 6- bedded.

Base Location: Poole Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

Main duties include attending to the patients in providing refreshments throughout the day and to welcome and guide patients or visitors coming on to the unit.

You will be asked to liaise with the nursing team, estates, pharmacy and the catering department to ensure smooth running of the department. This will include delivering medication on to the unit and monitoring stock levels.

You will also be asked to ensure the ward is clean and safe, including the kitchen and stock room. As part of safety procedures, you will be asked to monitor fridge temperatures, call bells and taps and document this.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide refreshments to patients and relatives attending the day unit for anti-cancer treatment. To receive, welcome and guide visitors coming onto unit, liaising with other staff as appropriate. To act as a ward contact point for the catering department. Check all food items held in kitchen to ensure good practice with stock rotation. Dispose of any items that have exceeded their designated use by date. To collect medications and chemotherapy from pharmacy. Delivery of samples and items within the hospital. To ensure the ward is clean and safe for patients and staff. Be responsible for ensuring the ward is fully stocked, including the nursing trolleys. That equipment is in date, stored correctly and store areas tidy. Completing fridge temperature audits and escalating concerns to ward lead. To be responsible for keeping linen stocked in both cupboard and trolley. Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

English qualification (for example GCSE) Math qualification (for example GCSE)

Experience

Essential

Experience with working with members of the public

Desirable

Experience of working in a health care organisation

Competencies

Essential

Ability to work in a busy, face paced environment Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to prioritise work load To have basic computer skills

Knowledge

Desirable

Previous experience of hospital IT systems Understanding of food hygiene

language requirement

Essential

Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role

Other requirements

Essential

Work to the standard of UHD trust values Energy and enthusiasm Presents as friendly and approachable
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