Job description

Job responsibilities

Assist in the promotion and use of sustainable products.

To participate fully in the review and development of services to improve both quality and efficiency.

Communicate with other team members via verbal or written communication skills

Promote a positive image of yourself and the service.

Observe safe, correct use and care of equipment and report any defects.

Work requests are dealt with promptly and efficiently and meet the needs of the wards/departments.

Wards/Departments are maintained free of dust, dirt and moisture through the process of daily and periodic cleaning.

Transfer of infection is prevented by the additional process of effective termination cleaning of patient bed areas.

Wards/departments are maintained free from excessive refuse and kept tidy and presentable at all times.

Any other reasonable ad hoc duties as required for service provision.

Provide a catering service to the patients as and when required.

Promote positive feedback for other service users, by providing the highest standard of cleaning.

Ensure duties identified on the ward/department cleaning schedule are completed.

Comply with C.O.S.H.H regulations.

Ensure compliance with all aspects of Health and Safetylegistlation and the correct use of personal protective equipment.

To use all cleaning equipment and products in accordance with the manufacturers instruction.

To be aware of patients dietary needs and to ensure all needs/requests are met.

To understand and use the National Colour Coding Scheme.

Report any defects, breakages or hazards to the Supervisor.

To replenish stock of cleaning materials as required.

Accurate completion of time sheets and cleaning schedules.

To complete all mandatory training and use skills learnt in the workplace.

You must be able to work alone or as part of a team and have a flexible approach to your work.

The postholder will be required to support the supervisor and manager to promote good customer/patient relations.

To observe and adhere to all Trust and Departmental policies, procedures and Standing

Financial Instructions.

Ensure adherence to hygienic and safe working practices and regulations, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, keeping the environment in a safe and tidy manner.

Attend training sessions and departmental meetings as a when required.

Be flexible to other duties, appropriate to the grade that will facilitate the smooth running of the department and associated areas.

Person Specification

HACCAP

Essential

• Experience

Food safety

Essential

• Experience in food handling

COSHH

Essential

• Knowledge

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Braintree

Chadwick Drive

Braintree

CM7 2AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)