Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
We have 3 opportunities to join our Facilities Team at Wotton Lawn Hospital.
Two full-time posts and one 30-hour per week post.
If you are eager to learn and keen to deliver the highest standards, you could be the person we are looking for.
Our Facilities Team delivers Porter, Cleaning, Catering, and Linen services within our in-patient units, from 8.00 am - 6.30 pm, seven days a week.
Main duties of the job
As a Housekeeper, you will help maintain a safe, clean, and relaxing environment for our patients to recover in.
If you give us your time and commitment, we will provide all the training necessary to be a part of this great Team.
Job responsibilities
Service Delivery Cleanliness
Ensure 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 site 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 from being carried out.
Undertake enhanced cleaning duties under the direction of the Facilities Supervisor.
Service Delivery Linen
Distribute and store linen in a safe and responsible manner.
Change curtains as required under the direction of the Facilities Supervisor/unit manager and in accordance with a curtain change programme.
Assist with the removal of used linen and follow the rejected linen process.
Service Delivery Food & Beverage Preparation and Service
Receipt of chilled/frozen meals/stores, checking for quantity, quality, and signing for all goods received, reporting of errors and unacceptable goods to the Facilities Supervisor.
Responsible for the preparation of food service and the regeneration of chilled/frozen meals, according to guidelines/food safety instructions. Under Nursing supervision, plate up all meals, ensuring correct portioning and presentation of meals.
Complete temperature control records to ensure compliance with food hygiene legislation and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) requirements.
Record and monitor food wastage, reporting discrepancies to the Facilities Supervisor.
Cleaning of all Facilities equipment used for food preparation and during food service.
Preparation, service, and clearing up of inpatient beverage service, including the replenishment of water jugs, in accordance with the work schedule.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
* NVQ Level 1 in Cleaning & Support Services or equivalent qualification or experience
* GCSEs or equivalent
* NVQ Level 1 in Hospitality & Catering or equivalent
LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
* Previous experience of cleaning and catering duties within a similar working environment
* Previous experience of working in the NHS
* Previous experience of working within a mental health environment
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
* Basic understanding of cleaning and catering procedures
* Knowledge and understanding of the importance of food hygiene and safety
* Understanding of safe manual handling techniques and procedures
* Knowledge and understanding of COSHH (TRAINING GIVEN)
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.
Employer name
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
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