House Keeper - London, United Kingdom - St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

To provide support to nursing staff to ensure the clinical area is effectively cleaned and that the ward is productive in respect to stocks and stores management.

To provide an effective reception, clerical and administrative service when required to patients, visitors and nursing staff in order to support the delivery of optimum patient care.

In conjunction with the ward sister and nursing team be responsible for the cleanliness of the ward environment and nursing equipment as per Trust policy in line with Infection Control policies.

To assist in maintaining the clinical environment in a manner which promotes the therapeutic and health needs of patients, visitors and staff.

Responsible for ordering and maintaining stocks and supplies. Putting stock away when it is delivered to the ward area.

To monitor stock levels and order as required. Arrange emergency deliveries to the ward with the manager's agreement to avoid stock shortages.

Ensure stocks and stores are correctly stored.

Maintain agreed stock level for linen and ensure that the ward had adequate supplies. Oversee that the linen cupboard is kept neat and tidy to allow efficient daily top
- up system. To action additional linen request if requested by the nurse in charge of the shift.

Carry out 2 weekly bed and mattress audit and action following the results as directed by the ward sister.

To manage loans of equipment to other areas and departments ensuring that appropriate paperwork is completed and that all equipment is returned in good repair and cleaned or decontaminated as per Trust policy.

To work in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities policy to eliminate unlawful discrimination in relation to employment and service delivery
To ensure skills are uptodate and relevant to the role, to follow relevant Trust policies and professional codes and to maintain registration where this is a requirement of the role.
To comply with George's Healthcare No Smoking Policy.
To undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of the service.
This job description is not an exhaustive document, but is a reflection of the current position. Details and emphasis may change in consultation with the post holder in line with the needs of the service.

To participate in the Productive ward initiative

In conjunction with the ward sister and nursing team be responsible for the cleanliness of the ward environment and nursing equipment as per Trust policy in line with Infection Control policies

To assist in maintaining the clinical environment in a manner which promotes the therapeutic and health needs of patients, visitors and staff

In conjunction with the ward sister and nursing team be responsible for the cleanliness of the ward environment and nursing equipment as per Trust policy in line with Infection Control policies.

To assist in maintaining the clinical environment in a manner which promotes the therapeutic and health needs of patients, visitors and staff.