Housekeeper, Band 2
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Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustIf you are looking for a flexible role in a friendly and enthusiastic team, then we have the perfect opportunity for you!We are looking for enthusiastic and flexible individuals to work within the Maternity Ward team at the Women's Centre, Gloucester Royal Hospital. The role will include cleaning, linen changes and manoeuvring equipment, and you may be required to work in all areas of Maternity.If you enjoy working in an active and busy role with a team around you, and have great communication skills, with previous experience working within catering or cleaning, then we would welcome an application from you.This post requires the post holder to be able to undertake all statutory and mandatory training and post holders must be able to undertake physical interventions. Fitness for physical intervention will be assessed by Occupational Health.Main duties of the jobEnsure the cleanliness of the environment in accordance with the National Specification of Cleanliness 2007 or equivalent and to the agreed work schedules. The post holder will clean all areas of the Maternity Ward using a range of methods e.g. High dusting, damp dusting, vacuuming and mopping, in line with the NHS Cleaning Manual.Be responsible for maintaining and replenishing stocks of consumable items used within the department, i.e.: paper hand towels, soap, in a safe and responsible manner.Adhere to all aspects of Infection Control in all areas of work, including the use of colour coded equipment to ensure there is no spread of infection.Follow local procedures for reporting areas cleaned and highlighting issues which have prevented duties being carried out.Undertake enhanced cleaning duties under the direction of the Facilities Supervisor.Report maintenance faults, building fabric issues, pests and any other concerns to the relevant managers/supervisors.Collection, segregation and storage of waste from locations according to local procedures and the Trust's Waste policy.Ensure patient confidentiality, privacy and dignity is maintained throughout your work.About usGloucestershire Maternity Services provides maternity care to women and birthing people across the entire county. The majority of our maternity care facilities are now situated within the Women's Centre at Gloucester Royal Hospital, including the Delivery Suite, Birth Unit, Maternity Ward, and Triage.We also provide antenatal and postnatal community care, as well as having birthing and antenatal/postnatal facilities in Cheltenham and Stroud.Job responsibilitiesEnsure the cleanliness of the environment in accordance with the National Specification of Cleanliness 2007 or equivalent and to the agreed work schedules.Be responsible for maintaining and replenishing stocks of consumable items used within the department.Adhere to all aspects of Infection Control in all areas of work.Follow local procedures for reporting areas cleaned.Undertake enhanced cleaning duties under the direction of the Facilities Supervisor.Distribute and store linen in a safe and responsible manner.Change curtains as required.Assist with the removal of used linen.Receipt of chilled/frozen meals/stores, checking for quantity and quality.Responsible for the preparation of food service.Complete temperature control records.Record and monitor food wastage.Cleaning of all Facilities equipment used for food preparation.Preparation, service and clearing up of inpatient beverage service.Report maintenance faults, building fabric issues, pests and any other concerns.Collection, segregation and storage of waste.Person SpecificationQualificationsNVQ Level 1 in Cleaning & Support Services or equivalent qualification or experienceNVQ Level 1 in Hospitality & Catering or equivalentExperiencePrevious experience of cleaning and catering duties within a similar working environmentPrevious experience of working in the NHSKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesBasic understanding of cleaning and catering proceduresKnowledge and understanding of the importance of food hygiene and safetyAbility to work flexibly within a teamUnderstanding of safe manual handling techniques and proceduresGood communication skills, both written and verbalKnowledge and understanding of COSHH (TRAINING GIVEN)QualitiesAbility to use own initiative to adapt to the demands of the jobReliable and trustworthySelf-motivatedPhysically able to perform manual handling dutiesAble to keep a positive attitudeDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Employer nameGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressGloucestershire Royal Hospital (The Women's Centre)#J-18808-Ljbffr