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Housekeeping assistant

West Town
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Housekeeping assistant
Posted: 8 October
Offer description

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

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.

Part-time permanent, and bank roles are available; therefore, please apply to this advert if you are also looking for a bank position.


Responsibilities:

* Ensure the cleanliness of the area assigned under the direction of your manager.
* Clean areas such as corridors, offices, stairs, toilets, bathrooms, and patient bed spaces on a frequent basis using a variety of tasks and procedures.
* 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.
* Comply with National Cleaning Standards and the required cleaning frequencies as per the work schedules provided.
* 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 and national Waste Policies.
* General floor scrubbing and floor maintenance (using floor machines) according to agreed frequencies and guidelines.
* 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.
* Report equipment breakdown, faults with the building fabric or hazardous occurrences to Line Manager.
* Attend all training sessions and complete competency tests as appropriate.
* 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.


Requirements:

Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, including colleagues, other Trust staff, visitors and contractors.

Ability to interact well with patients to provide the highest level of service in aid of Trusts commitment to patient first.

Demonstrate duties and aid in orientation of wards/departments to new starters as part of on the job buddying.


We Offer:

A comprehensive Wellbeing Programme for staff.

Flexible working to support work-life balance.

Opportunities for learning, teaching and training to help you grow and develop in your career.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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