Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibility for cleanliness and appropriate storage of all equipment and furnishings, and keeping them in a good state of repair.To provide support to the Ward staff in maintaining a clean environment. Particularly in the event of an acute problem in the absence of a Cleanliness Technician. To maintain linen levels, ensuring adequate supply is available, tidy and ready for use. To maintain cleanliness and appropriate storage of all equipment and furnishings within the Ward area.

To ensure that the ward kitchen and kitchenette area of the ward are kept clean, tidy, and stocked, and that fridge temperatures are monitored daily. Responsibility to return completed forms to the Food Hygienist monthly.Assisting in the ordering of patients’ meals as directed by nursing staff, and assist nursing staff in the giving out of patient meals, drinks, and supplements, and preparing allowed foods, such as canned soup, etc.

Be a holder of a Food Handling Certificate or be prepared to attend the course. The post holder has the responsibility to ensure that meals/beverages are given out to patients within a fixed time frame and ad hoc as the need arises i.e. fetch meals from the main kitchen for theatre cases.Supply support in non-clinical duties in relation to patient needs. To maintain medical and surgical supplies, dry goods, etc., to pre-determined levels and locations throughout the ward area, putting away as necessary.Responsibility to provide feedback information from the Finance meeting, ensuring the cost effectiveness of Centralising Stores.

To ensure that all equipment and supplies are within the use-by date and used within the date ordered. Maintain a register of Ward 24 equipment, trace items on loan, and return loaned items. To report any difficulties encountered to the Nursing Staff when distributing or collecting meal trays, beverages for patients (e.g. meal not eaten). Including meals not eaten. Attend User Group meetings and report back to the Ward Sister.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Qualifications o Worked to an educational standard that demonstrates an understanding of literacy and o numeracy (GCSE grades 9-4 or equivalent

Desirable

• Experience o Previous experience in service industry. o Computer skills o Experience in NHS work o To have a basic knowledge of a hospital environment and infection control o Knowledge of Oracle ordering system

Qualification, Experience, Knowledge and Skill

Essential

• Qualifications o Worked to an educational standard that demonstrates an understanding of literacy and o numeracy (GCSE grades 9-4 or equivalent)
• Experience o Previous experience in service industry. o Computer skills o Experience in NHS work o To have a basic knowledge of a hospital environment and infection control o Knowledge of Oracle ordering system

Desirable

• Knowledge and skills o Ability to communicate effectively – face to face /telephone, non verbal and written communication skills o Able to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team. o Ability to work effectively under pressure. o Awareness of the need to respond flexibly to the changing needs of the service. o Able to handle light loads e.g. stock deliveries. o Assist in the transfer of patients and equipment. o Ability to use a computer
• Other o Attendance to mandatory training as designated by Trust policy.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Princess Royal Hospital

Telford

TF1 6TF