Job Purpose To provide and maintain a high standard within the Ward Environment in support of good quality patient care. General Requirements To cooperate with the Senior Housekeeper and work as part of a team. To undertake other duties as may be delegated by the Senior Housekeeper and/or Operational Support Manager. Supporting Patient Care In undertaking day to day cleaning duties within patient areas, to monitor for signs of deterioration of patient hygiene and day to day living skills and advise staff accordingly. Together with Nursing Staff undertake day to day cleaning duties within patient areas, seek cooperation of and to encourage patients to maintain appropriate self care needs and levels of responsibility for the tidiness of bedroom areas. To ensure that meals are provided on a day to day basis in line with the standard Ward menus, ensuring that patient choice and preferences are accommodated. To undertake day to day interactions with patients, relatives and visitors in a professional manner as a member of the Ward Team. To ensure all waste and dry linen is quickly and securely removed from the immediate Ward environment in line with operational policies/procedures. To ensure the delivery of clean linen is secured and appropriately stored. To ensure appropriate linen supplies are available and provided to patients on a day to day basis, identifying shortfalls and taking necessary action to address. To ensure that the dining facilities are well presented and laid out, in support of good patient experience and that beverage areas are maintained at all times in terms of provisions and cleanliness. Ward Cleanliness To provide for the full range of general cleaning of all areas within the Ward, following work schedules and procedures. To ensure products, equipment and materials are used appropriately and in the correct manner to ensure safe cleaning and the best results. Monitor the use of cleaning materials and store items. To ensure adequate stock levels remain available, identifying the need to re-stock with the Senior Housekeeper. As and when indicated or required to respond to immediate need to clean identified areas reprioritising effectively pre planned duties. To ensure relevant and appropriate records are maintained in relation to cleaning schedules and to enable the ongoing monitoring of Catering Services. Health & Safety To carry out duties having due regard for Food Hygiene, Health and Safety and COSHH legislation. To ensure existing arrangements for the safe storage, removal and disposal of household and clinical waste are maintained and followed. To adhere to existing arrangements for monitoring of water temperature to prevent the development of legionella bacteria within the Ward. Promptly report all defects, breakages and incidents relating to the work area. To be aware of the Wards Personal Safety Plan and apply in day-to-day practice. To attend training and retraining sessions regarding Food Hygiene, Health and Safety and Fire, etc. This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and in discussion with the manager the postholder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the Banding of the post.