Role Summary
To work as part of the clinical ward team and to be responsible for the co-ordination of all patient facilities services in the ward area, ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment.
The main elements of the role are to ensure that there is a seamless approach to the provision of non-clinical services, ensuring the appropriate delivery of cleaning, catering and minor maintenance together with other specific tasks, to meet individual patient’s needs as determined by the ward Matron in accordance with PAS 5748 Cleaning of Healthcare Facilities, 2011 documentation and NPSA Nutritional Guidelines, 2009.
To share and receive routine information with the ward team, cleaning, catering and other support staff as required regarding the patient’s day, ensuring that work is planned in the most appropriate way to provide a high quality patient focused service.
The post holder will be required to work closely with other facilities departments / support services and will monitor quality standards, report deficiencies and take appropriate action.
The post holder is expected to comply with Trust Infection Control Policies and conduct him/herself at all times in such a manner as to minimise the risk of healthcare associated infection.
About the Role
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More detail about the role
The role involves maintaining the clean and safe environment by managing the catering and domestic team on the ward. Working alongside the nursing team to help provide support for patients and their requirements during their stay on the ward. Carrying out audits monthly and acting on these as needed. Working closely with the Clinical Nurse Manager for the ward. Working with the housekeeper on Culm East. Managing stock and ordering as required.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our respiratory team and we are looking for an enthusiastic and committed team player to join us Culm ward is a 56 bedded respiratory unit which includes a 5 bedded high dependency Unit (HDU) and 2 bedded Covid Respiratory Support Unit (RSU). The unit provides acute nursing care for patients living with lung disease. We also care for patients will long term respiratory illnesses and end of life care. During the Covid pandemic Culm ward has been at the fore front of providing acute care for patients with Covid 19 including setting up a Respiratory Support Unit (RSU) to provide Non-invasive ventilation.
We strive to ensure that our patients are not only well cared for but also have a clean and safe environment, that will help aid their recovery. Being the ward housekeeper plays a vital role in supporting the domestic team maintain these standards.
Do you take pride in your work, are able to communicate to patients, relatives, staff members and the multi-dispensary team, then this could be the role for you!
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday working hours normally 0730 - 1530. We require at least 1 late shift a month.
Interview date: Friday 24th February 2023
For further information please contact: Sarah Cochran (Clinical Nurse Manager Culm West Ward) on 01392 402545 sarah.cochran@nhs.net
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
