Job overview
Post Title
House Keeper
Service/Ward/Department
Stansfield Place, 1 Marshall Street Rochdale
Borough
Rehabilitation and High Support
Band & salary scale
Band 2
Hours
37.5
Permanent/Fixed term
Permanent
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist staff in the delivery of non-clinical care.
The post holder will ensure tidiness, cleanliness, effective stock control and equipment management.
The post holder will support the Multi-Disciplinary Team in maintaining a safe clinical environment and participate in service audits as required.
The post holder will provide clerical support where necessary and in the absence of administration staff.
The post holder will support the clinical team in maintaining the nutritional needs of the patients.
Working for our organisation
Pennine Care is a thriving and vibrant Mental Health Trust. Established in 2002, Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is a Specialist Mental Health Trust, covering a population of almost 1.2 million throughout the Boroughs of Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, Stockport, Tameside and Glossop. As an NHS provider the Trust strives to lead on innovation and delivery of modern evidenced based mental health care. The Trust has a proven track record of staff support and development and sees itself as a leader in health care provision.
The Directorate
The Rehabilitation and High Support (RHS) of Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust has a range of services including, Low Secure, Intensive (PICU) Female and Male Community Step-down Services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Key Responsibilities of the Post:
To maintain high standards of general cleanliness and tidiness of all wards / clerical environments and replacement of fabric and furniture as required, liaising with the domestic staff and organising spot cleaning and terminal cleaning as necessary
Liaising with clinical staff regarding admissions, discharges to ensure terminal cleans are completed and areas are ready for new admissions.
Working within the role of the Infection Control Champion, as directed by the Trust infection Control.
The completion of the weekly infection control audits/cleaning schedule and report to the shift coordinator any issues. Ensure all clinical areas meet requirements of the Infection Control Policy and cleaning standards.
Mattress cleaning and maintenance as per guidelines
To ensure that all stock levels are maintained and sufficient to meet hospital demands. To contribute to cost effective control of medical, surgical and food items. This will include laundry stock.
Checking the expiry date of food and drinks in all kitchen fridges and cupboards also stock rotation, this will include recording kitchen fridge temperatures.
Cleaning kitchen shelves, cupboards and oven, also ensuring that fridges and freezer cleanliness is maintained .
Maintenance of stock cupboards.
Empty the waste bins in the grounds area and keeping the garden area tidy and free from rubbish.
Maintaining a tidy communal lounge and visitor’s room.
Clearing of the refreshment area following CTM/CPA meetings.
Ensure the dietary needs of patients are addressed following nursing direction and to liaise with the Catering Department about dietary supplies, supplements and special needs whilst ensuring meal provision is maintained to the highest standard.
To ensure hot/cold drinks and snacks are available as required during any 24 hour period.
To maintain and monitor equipment as “fit for use”.
To maintain effective liaison and communication with the following services to ensure service level agreements are achieved:
* Estates / Maintenance
* Distribution contacts
* Domestic Services
* Infection Control Nurse
* Stock suppliers
As and when necessary carry out general office clerical duties – answering the telephone taking messages communicating with patients and visitors.
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
* •NVQ Health / Community Care Level 2 or equivalent
Desirable criteria
* •Health and Safety Course •Food hygiene Course
Work related Circumstances
Essential criteria
* •Ability to undertake shift work and work unsocial hours. •Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs •Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies •Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Experience
Essential criteria
* •Working within a health care setting with people suffering with mental illness.
Desirable criteria
* •Experience of working with vulnerable people
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* •Good understanding of Adult care •Knowledge of housekeeping duties •Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of the Health and Safety •Knowledge of current policy and guidance in relation to infection control. •Understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues •Basic understanding of the principles of how patients achieve maximum potential
Desirable criteria
* •Awareness of the equality and diversity needs of cultural groups
Skill and Abilities
Essential criteria
* •Excellent verbal and written communication skills •Ability to prioritise own workload. •Ability to work as part of a team. •Good organisational and time management skills. •Basic IT skills. •Ability to plan / organise interventions including ability to organise, plan and deliver housekeeping duties •Ability to implement policies •Physically capable to perform housekeeping duties
We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit the on our website.
Sponsorship - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the
What happens after your application has been received?
You will be informed about the progress of your application following shortlisting via email. Only applicants who clearly demonstrate the criteria listed in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. Interview invites will be sent out via email.
What happens if I am offered the position after interview?
The hiring manager will make contact with you to verbally offer you the position. The hiring manager will then inform Recruitment of the decision and provide relevant paperwork. You will be sent a formal conditional offer via email.
What pre-employment checks will I need to complete?
By conducting pre-employment checks, the recruitment team will verify that you meet the pre-conditions of the role you have been offered. Pre-employment checks will be carried out according to. The checks are:
* Identity verification
* Right to work check
* Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
* Professional registration and/or qualification check
* Occupational health assessment
* Employment history and reference validation
All applicants external to the NHS will be required to provide their to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references as part of pre-employment checks.
If you are offered a position with us and you require sponsorship to support your right to work, we will review your eligibility in line with. If the role you have been offered is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not able to evidence own your right to work, your conditional offer could be withdrawn.
What happens when pre-employment checks are complete?
Recruitment will liaise with you and the hiring manager to arrange a start date for your new position. You will then be booked on to a Trust Welcome Session and be sent your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.
Other important information
* We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and recognise the importance of ensuring our diverse service user population is reflected within our workforce. Unfortunately, we know that, at present, there is underrepresentation of our communities in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from diverse communities to help us grow, learn, be better and consider brilliant innovation diverse people bring.
* If you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria on the person specification for the post.
* If you require reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process please phone us on 0161 716 3181 at the earliest opportunity. We will support you to complete your application.
* Unfortunately we are not able to guarantee the transfer of lease cars, or cover the costs of early termination charges.
* We have a strict policy on unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Please do not contact our hiring managers directly.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received. To ensure you application is considered, please submit at the earliest opportunity.
If you have problems applying, contact
Address
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
225 Old Street
225 Old Street
OL6 7SR
Telephone
01617163181