Bank Senior Housekeeper Shrewsbury

Job overview

Various hours between 16:30- 19:30 Monday- Friday

Telford and Shrewsbury area - £12:92 per hour

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a busy Facilities Services Team within the Directorate of Facilities and Estates. The post holder will be responsible for a full range of housekeeping duties which may include working on wards and in service user and staff areas.

The Person Applications are invited from enthusiastic, energetic and highly motivated individuals who are passionate about providing a customer focused and efficient service. The skills we value the most in our staff are: Dedicated to providing and maintaining high standards Working well as part of a team to achieve shared goals Having an exemplary standard of personal conduct, positive attitudes and behaviour

Facilities and Estates Shared Services The role is based within the Directorate of Facilities and Estates which provides a wide range of services to its Host Trust and Partners within Staffordshire, Stoke-on –Trent, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide a range of housekeeping duties that will include: Maintaining the required standard of cleaning services following the correct procedure and frequencies Undertaking a variety of cleaning duties in line with the ward/area/location cleaning schedules (may include operating specialist equipment) Carrying out specialist cleaning and one off cleaning duties in line with Supervisors requirements Ensuring that there is a general, pleasant and well maintained environment for service users

Skills and Experience Full training will be given for the role however; previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage, as would previous NHS experience. Candidates should meet all the essential aspects of the Person Specification which can be found at the rear of the Job Description.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

JOB DETAILS JOB TITLE: Facilities Assistant (Housekeeping) BAND: 2 DEPARTMENT: Housekeeping Services REPORTS TO: Housekeeping Supervisor ACCOUNTABLE TO: Facilities Manager JOB PURPOSE. The Housekeeping staff provide a clean and safe environment to our patients, visitors and staff ensuring that a high standard of cleanliness in line with National Cleaning Standards, infection control and health and safety are met and maintained The post holder will be expected to work as part of the wider Housekeeping team, providing an integrated and flexible service, and as such may sometimes be required to undertake duties within other areas of the Hotel Services Department should the needs of the service demand it. ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Main Duties and Responsibilities: -Maintain the required standard of cleaning services following the correct procedure and frequencies - Undertake a variety of cleaning duties in line with the ward/area/location cleaning schedules - Operate mechanical cleaning equipment

- Replenish disposables and consumables - Safely and correctly store cleaning chemicals and equipment - Carry out specialist cleaning and one-off cleaning duties in line with service requirements - Assist with laundry duties as and when required Where applicable – ward based duties as required: Ward based catering duties to ensure in conjunction with nursing staff that service users are provided with appropriate meals Other: Support the supervisor on a day to day basis Support the induction and training of other employees Comment on Housekeeping policies and procedures Work in a team of housekeeping staff as required, assisting with training and guidance Complete own timesheets Respond to tasks that may arise in an emergency and times of staff shortage Flexible working within a team Monitor and maintain stock levels, including keeping appropriate records Take part in cleanliness audits and follow up action as required Take a personal duty of care for all equipment that is used on a day to day basis as part of the role Report any misuse of, or faulty equipment to the appropriate person The post holder may be expected to open and lock buildings and set alarms ensuring our premises are secure at the end of the day. Systems and equipment (non-exhaustive): Floor scrubber Rotowash Buffer Vacuum cleaner Steamers Decisions and judgements:

The postholder does not have any responsibility for staff The postholder will be responsible for organising their work to ensure that all tasks are completed The postholder will work within established procedures/practices with supervision available for reference The postholder will follow policies in own role and may be required to comment, but has no responsibility for service development The postholder will be required to assess situations that present themselves and determine an appropriate course of action from a choice of options, eg fault finding on equipment such as a vacuum cleaner Communication and relationships: Assist with induction and training of new starters, apprentices, trainees, work colleagues, managers, contractors (in line with the level of role, training and experience) The postholder will provide general non-clinical advice, guidance, or ancillary services directly to patients, clients, relatives or carers Communicate with patients, on a regular basis, some of whom may have communication difficulties. Physical demands of the job: The postholder will be required to use equipment essential to the role, eg floor scrubbing equipment Physical effort required for the role will be moderate for several short periods during a shift Most challenging/difficult parts of the job: The postholder will encounter some exposure to hazards during the working shift The postholder may occasionally be exposed to emotional or distressing circumstances, eg deaths on wards

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.