Bed Turnaround Team Member

Job overview

Bed Turnaround Team Member

Band: 2

Salary: £24,465 per annum / pro rata

We are now seeking to recruit a permanent member of our dedicated bed turnaround team to ensure patient bed spaces are cleaned and prepared efficiently in line with National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness. The role involves using the Trust-approved bed cleaning system to support patient flow, working closely with ward teams and Facilities staff, and maintaining a safe, hygienic environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high standard of cleaning service in line with the, National Cleaning Standards and a quality food service in line with the, EHO guidelines - To be part of a Housekeeping/Cleaning Team, undertaking cleaning tasks using specialised cleaning equipment and techniques, enhancing cleaning standards throughout the hospital.

To ensure all the cleaning of infected and non-infected discharge rooms are completed in a timely manner, including the use of UV cleaning.

Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.

We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.

To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To work as part of a dedicated bed turnaround team to provide and maintain a clean and hygienic environment for Trust staff, patients and their visitors, in line with the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness. The individual will be adaptable, flexible & self-motivated.

The post holder will be expected to work to clearly defined achievable, individual & team operational goals and respond to any other duties to complete tasks as required by the Facilities Department and Trust.

The post holder will be primarily responsible for utilising the Trust approved bed cleaning turnaround system (TeleTracking) to improve patient flow through the Trust. The individual will be responsible and accountable for the timely turnaround of patient bed spaces following discharge and will assist in maintaining a clean, hygienic, and safe bed space environment in line with National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness.

The individual will establish and maintain good working relationships and a clear line of communication with Domestic Supervisors, Facilities Manager - Housekeeping, ward teams and the Care Co-ordination Centre.  Will be required to work in more than one area of Estates and Facilities division. The individual is expected to be polite and communicate when required with patients & visitors.