Housekeeper - ICU

Job description

Be part of our BHT family

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.

We care for over half a million patients every year:

• Provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
• Nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
• Regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
• Deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients' own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.

More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.

We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.

If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work and invite you to join our BHT family.

Job overview

To undertake housekeeping duties that will ensure the smooth running of the ITU. Assist in general tidiness and cleanliness of the unit including the kitchen, coffee room, visitor's room, sluice and store rooms The post holder will be someone who is used to working within defined guidelines, but at the same time will act independently and use their own initiative.

Main duties of the job

Ensure the visitor's room has a daily fresh supply of milk/coffee/tea and that it is tidy and any bed linen is put away. Ensure visitor's crockery is clean.

Prepare tray of tea/coffee for grieving relatives

Prioritise cleaning the patient bed spaces daily following the appropriate infection control guidelines.

Follow a monthly rota for cleaning shelves and cupboards throughout the unit as agreed with the Matron and Infection Control Lead

Ensure bed curtains are changed on a rota basis and that a record of this is maintained.

Defrost fridges on a rota basis and record inside temperatures daily in the log

Assist the nursing staff in the cleaning of bed spaces following patient discharge

Be aware of the unit cleaning specifications and report any deficiencies or problems to the Matron or her deputy.

Dispose of soiled linen as per Infection Control policy.

Use sterilizer to clean patient wash bowls and place in storage when dry.

Understand infection control and moving and handling policies and take due care to implement these in carrying out duties.

Report accidents and incidents to the nurse in charge.

Report problems with domestic maintenance and liaise with the Ward Clerk to make request fro repairs.

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