KEY RESPONSIBILITIES To work with the domestic staff allocated to your ward(s) to ensure that there is a high standard of cleanliness. Spot clean and ensure spillages are dealt with swiftly and efficiently Bring to the attention of nursing staff any shortfalls in cleanliness of patient equipment. Undertake cleaning of spillages, including body fluids in line with Trust infection control policies and procedures An awareness of all infection control issues Arrange for specialist cleaning as and when required, i.e. carpet cleaning, deep cleaning. Address that the patient has all toiletry requisites Responsible for keeping the unit tidy by encouraging both staff and patients to be aware of the standards expected by PLACE. Ensure that segregation and disposal of waste is disposed of according to the Trusts Waste Management Policy Take responsibility to ensure that mandatory training is up to date Able to access and keep self-updated via eLearning/OLM Awareness of ones own self-development needs and attend appropriate course as agreed at appraisal Attend in-service and other training as required, including food hygiene, infection control Awareness of the Trusts Health and Safety Policy, ensuring that a full understanding of the duty of care to patients, visitors, other members of staff and you is upheld as at all times. To liaise with clinical staff and the catering Department to ensure that patients dietary needs are catered for wherever possible.