The post holder will provide practical help and organisation to facilitate the day to day running of the ward/unit. They will work as an integral part of the clinical team to complement the delivery of patient care. They will undertake a range of duties associated with the upkeep of the clinical equipment and environment to meet the requirements of the trust and National Specification for cleanliness in the NHS.
Key Responsibilities:
* Monitor the ward environment.
* Track and monitor equipment sent for repair. Co-ordinate any repairs by liaising with the estates department and take follow-up action as necessary to ensure that tasks are completed.
* Ensure the store area is clean and tidy at all times, e.g. remove unnecessary clutter, keep notice boards tidy and up to date ensuring all notices are laminated in compliance with infection prevention and control policies.
* Communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats with members of the multi-professional team, patients, and relatives.
* Promptly manage telephone messages and ensure relevant personnel are informed.
* Maintain up to date knowledge of the Trust's policies and procedures and attend the required mandatory training.
* Liaise with the clinical team and report any faults as appropriate.
* Support the management of the ward linen and laundry supply.
* Assist the Midwifery support workers in keeping the area stocked with equipment.
* Work with material management to ensure correct stock levels are maintained and that stock is correctly unpacked, stored, rotated, and maintained.
* Order non-stock items.
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected, and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families, and carers we care for every day.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants from seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Lianne Ashley
Job title: Maternity Matron
Email address: lianne.ashley@nhs.net
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