Total 15 Others job vacancies in BS10 7TZ

We are currently looking for housekeepers to join our ward 10A General Medicine and short stay frailty team.

The post holder will work as an integral part of the ward team. The role of Housekeeper will assist in the coordination of all patient facilities/services in the ward area and to ensure a clean, safe and comfortable environment.

The main elements of the role are ensuring the delivery of cleaning, catering and minor maintenance, together with other specified tasks to meet patient needs, as determined by the Supervisory Sister.

The post holder will work closely with contractors and support services departments as directed by the Supervisory Sister. They will assist in maintaining quality standards and rectify deficiencies.





This advert may close early, if we have received a sufficient amount of applications. Therefore you are highly advised to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.



We have an exciting opportunity for housekeepers to join our friendly and dynamic Ward 10A team within the Medical Division. You must have the enthusiasm and desire to deliver a high quality service to our patients and their families. The candidate must have excellent communication and organisational skills, be work independently using their initiative and within a team ensuring a clean, safe environment is maintained for patients safety.

This role will be a valuable addition to our ward team, you will be responsible for ensuring the ordering and distribution of patients meals and drinks and assisting when needed and ensuring the ward is adequately stocked with consumables. You will be working together with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the departments are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness of both the ward environment and clinical equipment .

The successful applicant must be flexible and willing to work shifts covering a Monday to Sunday service, including bank holidays.



North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all under represented groups.

Catering
• To encourage and assist patients to order food, where necessary taking into account special needs and medical requirements as directed by ward staff.
• To ensure people have any assistance they require to eat and drink and to monitor food intake in conjunction with the ward nurse.
• To prepare and serve hot/cold snacks (e.g. breakfast) as requested offering a 24 hour snack service.
• To serve meals in conjunction with the nursing team, ensuring patients intake is known and that their dietary needs are met.
• To provide eating assistance, e.g. cutting up food, placing food within reach/ feed patients and providing friendly encouragement to patients with regards to eating.
• To prepare hot/cold beverages including appropriate trolley/equipment regularly at scheduled times.
• To ensure all regenerated meals and beverages are served at the correct temperature according to food hygiene regulations and Trust operational policy.
• To prepare areas where food and beverages are served/consumed to ensure a pleasant environment for patients.
• To wash all equipment/utensils used in preparation, regeneration, serving and consuming food and beverages at breakfast and on beverage rounds.
• To check that the ward kitchen is clean and tidy at all times, e.g. discarding out-of-date food and stock rotation beyond the daily clean by the patient support team (PST).
• To ensure refrigerated food is labelled and stored correctly in accordance with Trust operational policy.
• To ensure in conjunction with the ward nurse that discharged and newly admitted patients meal requirements are actioned.
• To co-ordinate extra meal requirements that may arise.
• To ensure that patients whose fluid intake is not medically restricted have access to fresh water.



Maintaining the Environment
• To assist in the monitoring and audit of service delivery, especially related to cleaning, food, linen and the environment, at the agreed frequency, and to inform the ward sister of the outcomes.
• To assist in completing the wards defect call log book, ensuring all defects are logged, reported, recorded and closed down as appropriate.
• To assist in co-ordinating other ad hoc maintenance, liaising with the support service helpdesk as required for other services.
• To assist the Senior Sister in carrying out regular equipment monitoring as necessary in accordance with procedures.
• To transport and dispose of clinical, domestic and confidential waste as per the policy, e.g. taking waste to the ward disposal area in conjunction with the PST.
• To participate with ward staff in monitoring the access and security and use of premises and facilities.
• To ensure that patients space is respected including attending to patients perishable items e.g. fruit.
• To respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out housekeeping duties.
• To liaise with the Senior Sister concerns relating to the potential for adverse behaviour and security breaches.
• To use communication skills to help manage and prevent any aggressive and abusive behaviour, and escalate this to a senior member of staff as necessary.
• To ensure the safe storage of equipment.
• To ensure equipment is in good working order. Ensure equipment repairs are carried out in line with trust policy.



General
• To assist in maintaining and updating paper-based records and information as required.
• To respond to requests for general information.
• To receive and pass on information to others, maintaining confidentiality.
• To understand the Trusts Complaints Procedure and act in accordance with this procedure.
• To assist with training of staff involved with ward housekeeping services explaining the required standards.
• To be aware of any new food hygiene standards, changes to waste categorization, etc.


This advert closes on Monday 25 Nov 2024

We are currently looking for a Housekeeper to join our Elgar Enablement Unit Team

The post holder will work as an integral part of the ward team. The role of Housekeeper will assist in the coordination of all patient facilities/services in the ward area and to ensure a clean, safe and comfortable environment.

The main elements of the role are ensuring the delivery of cleaning, catering and minor maintenance, together with other specified tasks to meet patient needs, as determined by the Supervisory Sister.

The post holder will work closely with contractors and support services departments as directed by the Supervisory Sister. They will assist in maintaining quality standards and rectify deficiencies.





This advert may close early, if we have received a sufficient amount of applications. Therefore you are highly advised to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.



We have an exciting opportunity for housekeepers to join our friendly and dynamic Elgar Enablement Unit team within the Medical Division. You must have the enthusiasm and desire to deliver a high quality service to our patients and their families. The candidate must have excellent communication and organisational skills, be work independently using their initiative and within a team ensuring a clean, safe environment is maintained for patients safety.

This role will be a valuable addition to our ward team, you will be responsible for ensuring the ordering and distribution of patients meals and drinks and assisting when needed and ensuring the ward is adequately stocked with consumables. You will be working together with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the departments are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness of both the ward environment and clinical equipment .

The successful applicant must be flexible and willing to work shifts covering a Monday to Sunday service, including bank holidays.



North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all under represented groups.

Catering
• To encourage and assist patients to order food, where necessary taking into account special needs and medical requirements as directed by ward staff.
• To ensure people have any assistance they require to eat and drink and to monitor food intake in conjunction with the ward nurse.
• To prepare and serve hot/cold snacks (e.g. breakfast) as requested offering a 24 hour snack service.
• To serve meals in conjunction with the nursing team, ensuring patients intake is known and that their dietary needs are met.
• To provide eating assistance, e.g. cutting up food, placing food within reach/ feed patients and providing friendly encouragement to patients with regards to eating.
• To prepare hot/cold beverages including appropriate trolley/equipment regularly at scheduled times.
• To ensure all regenerated meals and beverages are served at the correct temperature according to food hygiene regulations and Trust operational policy.
• To prepare areas where food and beverages are served/consumed to ensure a pleasant environment for patients.
• To wash all equipment/utensils used in preparation, regeneration, serving and consuming food and beverages at breakfast and on beverage rounds.
• To check that the ward kitchen is clean and tidy at all times, e.g. discarding out-of-date food and stock rotation beyond the daily clean by the patient support team (PST).
• To ensure refrigerated food is labelled and stored correctly in accordance with Trust operational policy.
• To ensure in conjunction with the ward nurse that discharged and newly admitted patients meal requirements are actioned.
• To co-ordinate extra meal requirements that may arise.
• To ensure that patients whose fluid intake is not medically restricted have access to fresh water.



Maintaining the Environment
• To assist in the monitoring and audit of service delivery, especially related to cleaning, food, linen and the environment, at the agreed frequency, and to inform the ward sister of the outcomes.
• To assist in completing the wards defect call log book, ensuring all defects are logged, reported, recorded and closed down as appropriate.
• To assist in co-ordinating other ad hoc maintenance, liaising with the support service helpdesk as required for other services.
• To assist the Senior Sister in carrying out regular equipment monitoring as necessary in accordance with procedures.
• To transport and dispose of clinical, domestic and confidential waste as per the policy, e.g. taking waste to the ward disposal area in conjunction with the PST.
• To participate with ward staff in monitoring the access and security and use of premises and facilities.
• To ensure that patients space is respected including attending to patients perishable items e.g. fruit.
• To respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out housekeeping duties.
• To liaise with the Senior Sister concerns relating to the potential for adverse behaviour and security breaches.
• To use communication skills to help manage and prevent any aggressive and abusive behaviour, and escalate this to a senior member of staff as necessary.
• To ensure the safe storage of equipment.
• To ensure equipment is in good working order. Ensure equipment repairs are carried out in line with trust policy.



General
• To assist in maintaining and updating paper-based records and information as required.
• To respond to requests for general information.
• To receive and pass on information to others, maintaining confidentiality.
• To understand the Trusts Complaints Procedure and act in accordance with this procedure.
• To assist with training of staff involved with ward housekeeping services explaining the required standards.
• To be aware of any new food hygiene standards, changes to waste categorization, etc.


This advert closes on Thursday 29 Aug 2024

Catering To encourage and assist patients to order food, where necessary taking into account special needs and medical requirements as directed by ward staff. To ensure people have any assistance they require to eat and drink and to monitor food intake in conjunction with the ward nurse. To prepare and serve hot/cold snacks (e.g. breakfast) as requested offering a 24 hour snack service. To serve meals in conjunction with the nursing team, ensuring patients intake is known and that their dietary needs are met. To provide eating assistance, e.g. cutting up food, placing food within reach/ feed patients and providing friendly encouragement to patients with regards to eating. To prepare hot/cold beverages including appropriate trolley/equipment regularly at scheduled times. To ensure all regenerated meals and beverages are served at the correct temperature according to food hygiene regulations and Trust operational policy. To prepare areas where food and beverages are served/consumed to ensure a pleasant environment for patients. To wash all equipment/utensils used in preparation, regeneration, serving and consuming food and beverages at breakfast and on beverage rounds. To check that the ward kitchen is clean and tidy at all times, e.g. discarding out-of-date food and stock rotation beyond the daily clean by the patient support team (PST). To ensure refrigerated food is labelled and stored correctly in accordance with Trust operational policy. To ensure in conjunction with the ward nurse that discharged and newly admitted patients meal requirements are actioned. To co-ordinate extra meal requirements that may arise. To ensure that patients whose fluid intake is not medically restricted have access to fresh water. Maintaining the Environment To assist in the monitoring and audit of service delivery, especially related to cleaning, food, linen and the environment, at the agreed frequency, and to inform the ward sister of the outcomes. To assist in completing the wards defect call log book, ensuring all defects are logged, reported, recorded and closed down as appropriate. To assist in co-ordinating other ad hoc maintenance, liaising with the support service helpdesk as required for other services. To assist the Senior Sister in carrying out regular equipment monitoring as necessary in accordance with procedures. To transport and dispose of clinical, domestic and confidential waste as per the policy, e.g. taking waste to the ward disposal area in conjunction with the PST. To participate with ward staff in monitoring the access and security and use of premises and facilities. To ensure that patients space is respected including attending to patients perishable items e.g. fruit. To respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out housekeeping duties. To liaise with the Senior Sister concerns relating to the potential for adverse behaviour and security breaches. To use communication skills to help manage and prevent any aggressive and abusive behaviour, and escalate this to a senior member of staff as necessary. To ensure the safe storage of equipment. To ensure equipment is in good working order. Ensure equipment repairs are carried out in line with trust policy. General To assist in maintaining and updating paper-based records and information as required. To respond to requests for general information. To receive and pass on information to others, maintaining confidentiality. To understand the Trusts Complaints Procedure and act in accordance with this procedure. To assist with training of staff involved with ward housekeeping services explaining the required standards. To be aware of any new food hygiene standards, changes to waste categorization, etc.

To demonstrate a full understanding of Service Levels Agreements for all designated areas of responsibility and to ensure delivery of these through appropriate support, resourcing and daily operational management Ensure and manage the appropriate use of PPE by Domestic Team members Liaise regularly with the Clinical Site Team as commensurate to the role. Act as a communication link daily between FM staff and clinical staff to ensure that both parties are kept up to date with relevant and key operational information e.g., during infection cleans etc. Responsible for completing, verifying and forwarding any Accident and Incident Reports forms via Datix to Team Leader as necessary Responsible for assisting in the delivery of appropriate risk assessments and standard operating procedures in line with operational practises and needs To carry out any operational tasks as required on occasion to ensure full service delivery Sign off annual leave requests and obtain final agreement from FM Team Leader Ensure PAR levels for stock and consumables are rotated and maintained in line with operational need Carry out duties in accordance with the Departmental Health & Safety Policy, the Health & Safety at Work Act and the Departmental Written Systems of Work To be a role model and reflect and promote the values of the Trust in all activities.

Housekeeper - Bristol Cribbs Causeway (M5,J17) Premier Inn -Hotel


Come and be a Housekeeper at Bristol Cribbs Causeway (M5,J17) Premier Inn. You'll join a fun housekeeping team that takes pride in cleaning to create the hotel rooms that help our guests rest easy. Immediate start, no experience needed.


PAY RATE: Up to £11.79 per hour


CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term -13 weeks - summer cover



HOURS: 20 a week - guaranteed hours to plan your week around. Over 4 days.Must include weekend working.


LOCATION: Bristol Cribbs Causeway (M5,J17) Premier Inn, Cribbs Causeway, Catbrain Ln, Patchway, Bristol BS10 7TQ


Why you'll love it here: 



Training and support: We've got the super user-friendly equipment that will make your life easier from the start and the warm welcome we're known for. If you want more, we've also got the career path for you!
Whitbread Benefits card: Enjoy up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms and 25% off meals in all Whitbread Restaurants
Pension and saving schemes: Company pension and save as you earn scheme
Discounts: Get money off shops, your utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets and more
Have breakfast on us: Enjoy a complimentary Premier Inn breakfast for 2 when you join us





What you'll do: Join us at Bristol Cribbs Causeway (M5,J17) Premier Innas a Housekeeper, part of the Housekeeping team that clean our hotel rooms. From bedrooms to bathrooms, sheets to shiny mirrors, getting everything clean and fresh on time.

Gastroenterology and Endocrinology Housekeeper

Do you want a role that is an integral part of the patient’s journey through the hospital? Do you enjoy being busy and in a role with pace? If yes, then this could be the role for you as an exciting opportunity has come up to join our inpatient ward team as a Ward Housekeeper.

Working on the Gastroenterology and Endocrine ward, the successful candidate will work closely with the ward team (nurses, medical staff and allied health professionals) to ensure the patients on our ward receive the highest standard of care on the inpatient unit. The Housekeeper role is patient facing, you will be leading the meal service by helping patient’s complete menus, delivering meals and hot drinks, clearing away meals and helping deliver snacks. You will be responsible for topping up supplies, ordering equipment, cleaning and maintaining clinical equipment, ensuring the ward area is clean, welcoming and tidy along with reporting faults and general admin tasks.

This role requires someone who has an interest in nutrition, can work pro-actively, and has excellent communication and organisational skills. The successful candidate must be able to work well under pressure due to the role having competing demands at times. The post holder will need to be computer confident and be willing to undertake training to be self-reliant in using multiple NHS applications. They must be willing to work with the dieticians to ensure that patients meal choices and nutritional intake is appropriate for their requirements.

We are looking for somebody who can work between 34.5hrs to 37.5 hrs per week. Shifts are 11.5 hrs per day and will be covered on a rotational basis, covering 7.00am – 19:30 pm and to include some weekend working.

We are a really friendly and welcoming Ward team who will support you in your new role. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Claire Thomas or Kate Mann on 0117 4142155.

Patients are the most important people in the health service and are at the centre of what we do. Patients and carers are the ‘experts’ in how they feel and what it is like to live with or care for someone with a particular illness or condition. The patients’ experience of our services should guide the way we deliver services and influence how we engage with patients every day in our work.

All staff should communicate effectively in their day to day practice with patients and should support and enable patients/carers to make choices, changes and influence the way their treatment or care is provided. All staff, managers and Board members should work to promote effective patient, carer and public involvement in all elements of their work



We have a duty to involve, engage and consult with patients, carers and families about plans for health facilities and the provision of our services. North Bristol NHS Trust wholeheartedly embraces the principles of patient partnership and has made clear its commitment to involve patients in key aspects of its work, which will be further strengthened through becoming a Foundation Trust.
• To encourage and assist patients to order food, where necessary taking into account special needs and medical requirements as directed by ward staff.
• To ensure people have any assistance they require to eat and drink and to monitor food

intake in conjunction with the ward nurse.
• To prepare and serve hot/cold snacks (e.g. breakfast) as requested – offering a 24 hour snack service.
• To serve meals in conjunction with the nursing team, ensuring patients’ intake is known and that their dietary needs are met.
• To provide eating assistance, e.g. cutting up food, placing food within reach/ feed patients and providing friendly encouragement to patients with regards to eating.
• To prepare hot/cold beverages including appropriate trolley/equipment regularly at scheduled times.
• To ensure all regenerated meals and beverages are served at the correct temperature according to food hygiene regulations and Trust operational policy.
• To prepare areas where food and beverages are served/consumed to ensure a pleasant environment for patients.
• To wash all equipment/utensils used in preparation, regeneration, serving and consuming food and beverages at breakfast and on beverage rounds.
• To check that the ward kitchen is clean and tidy at all times, e.g. discarding out-of-date food and stock rotation beyond the daily clean by the patient support team (PST).
• To ensure refrigerated food is labelled and stored correctly in accordance with Trust operational policy.
• To ensure in conjunction with the ward nurse that discharged and newly admitted patients’ meal requirements are actioned.
• To co-ordinate extra meal requirements that may arise.
• To ensure that patients whose fluid intake is not medically restricted have access to fresh water.


This advert closes on Monday 24 Jun 2024

To encourage and assist patients to order food, where necessary taking into account special needs and medical requirements as directed by ward staff. To ensure people have any assistance they require to eat and drink and to monitor food intake in conjunction with the ward nurse. To prepare and serve hot/cold snacks (e.g. breakfast) as requested offering a 24 hour snack service. To serve meals in conjunction with the nursing team, ensuring patients intake is known and that their dietary needs are met. To provide eating assistance, e.g. cutting up food, placing food within reach/ feed patients and providing friendly encouragement to patients with regards to eating. To prepare hot/cold beverages including appropriate trolley/equipment regularly at scheduled times. To ensure all regenerated meals and beverages are served at the correct temperature according to food hygiene regulations and Trust operational policy. To prepare areas where food and beverages are served/consumed to ensure a pleasant environment for patients. To wash all equipment/utensils used in preparation, regeneration, serving and consuming food and beverages at breakfast and on beverage rounds. To check that the ward kitchen is clean and tidy at all times, e.g. discarding out-of-date food and stock rotation beyond the daily clean by the patient support team (PST). To ensure refrigerated food is labelled and stored correctly in accordance with Trust operational policy. To ensure in conjunction with the ward nurse that discharged and newly admitted patients meal requirements are actioned. To co-ordinate extra meal requirements that may arise. To ensure that patients whose fluid intake is not medically restricted have access to fresh water.

Catering To encourage and assist patients to order food, where necessary taking into account special needs and medical requirements as directed by ward staff. To ensure people have any assistance they require to eat and drink and to monitor food intake in conjunction with the ward nurse. To prepare and serve hot/cold snacks (e.g. breakfast) as requested offering a 24 hour snack service. To serve meals in conjunction with the nursing team, ensuring patients intake is known and that their dietary needs are met. To provide eating assistance, e.g. cutting up food, placing food within reach/ feed patients and providing friendly encouragement to patients with regards to eating. To prepare hot/cold beverages including appropriate trolley/equipment regularly at scheduled times. To ensure all regenerated meals and beverages are served at the correct temperature according to food hygiene regulations and Trust operational policy. To prepare areas where food and beverages are served/consumed to ensure a pleasant environment for patients. To wash all equipment/utensils used in preparation, regeneration, serving and consuming food and beverages at breakfast and on beverage rounds. To check that the ward kitchen is clean and tidy at all times, e.g. discarding out-of-date food and stock rotation beyond the daily clean by the patient support team (PST). To ensure refrigerated food is labelled and stored correctly in accordance with Trust operational policy. To ensure in conjunction with the ward nurse that discharged and newly admitted patients meal requirements are actioned. To co-ordinate extra meal requirements that may arise. To ensure that patients whose fluid intake is not medically restricted have access to fresh water. Maintaining the Environment To assist in the monitoring and audit of service delivery, especially related to cleaning, food, linen and the environment, at the agreed frequency, and to inform the ward sister of the outcomes. To assist in completing the wards defect call log book, ensuring all defects are logged, reported, recorded and closed down as appropriate. To assist in co-ordinating other ad hoc maintenance, liaising with the support service helpdesk as required for other services. To assist the Senior Sister in carrying out regular equipment monitoring as necessary in accordance with procedures. To transport and dispose of clinical, domestic and confidential waste as per the policy, e.g. taking waste to the ward disposal area in conjunction with the PST. To participate with ward staff in monitoring the access and security and use of premises and facilities. To ensure that patients space is respected including attending to patients perishable items e.g. fruit. To respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out housekeeping duties. To liaise with the Senior Sister concerns relating to the potential for adverse behaviour and security breaches. To use communication skills to help manage and prevent any aggressive and abusive behaviour, and escalate this to a senior member of staff as necessary. To ensure the safe storage of equipment. To ensure equipment is in good working order. Ensure equipment repairs are carried out in line with trust policy. General To assist in maintaining and updating paper-based records and information as required. To respond to requests for general information. To receive and pass on information to others, maintaining confidentiality. To understand the Trusts Complaints Procedure and act in accordance with this procedure. To assist with training of staff involved with ward housekeeping services explaining the required standards. To be aware of any new food hygiene standards, changes to waste categorization, etc.

Cleaning To assist the Senior Sister in maintaining cleaning standards on the ward. To carry out spot cleaning and ensure spillages are dealt with swiftly and efficiently. To carry out cleaning of general and specialist equipment, e.g. dialysis machines, chairs and drip stands. To assist in keeping the ward safe and tidy at all times, e.g. remove clutter, room cleans. To maintain upkeep of patients bed areas. To assist in specialist cleaning of surfaces and furnishings. To carry out cleaning in isolation nursing areas. To assist in maintaining a log of medical equipment and cleaning monitors. Catering To prepare and serve hot/cold snacks (e.g. breakfast) as requested. To serve meals in conjunction with the nursing team, ensuring patients intake is known and that their dietary needs are met. To provide eating and drinking assistance. To prepare hot/cold beverages including appropriate trolley/equipment regularly at scheduled times. To prepare areas where food and beverages are served/consumed to ensure a pleasant environment for patients. To wash all equipment/utensils used in preparation, serving and consuming food and beverages at breakfast and on beverage rounds. To check that the ward kitchen is clean and tidy at all times, e.g. discarding out-of-date food and stock rotation beyond the daily clean by the patient support team (PST). To ensure refrigerated food is labelled and stored correctly in accordance with Trust operational policy. Maintaining the Environment To assist in the monitoring and audit of service delivery, especially related to cleaning, food, linen and the environment, at the agreed frequency, and to inform the ward sister of the outcomes. To assist in completing the wards defect call log book, ensuring all defects are logged, reported, recorded and closed down as appropriate. To assist in co-ordinating other ad hoc maintenance, liaising with the support service helpdesk as required for other services. To assist the Senior Sister in carrying out regular equipment monitoring as necessary in accordance with procedures. To transport and dispose of clinical, domestic and confidential waste as per the policy, e.g. taking waste to the ward disposal area in conjunction with the PST. To clean and prepare dialysis chairs and handle linen. To participate with ward staff in monitoring the access and security and use of premises and facilities. To respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out housekeeping duties. To assist patients in maintaining the safety of their own property and belongings. To liaise with the Senior Sister concerns relating to the potential for adverse behaviour and security breaches. To use communication skills to help manage and prevent any aggressive and abusive behaviour, and escalate this to a senior member of staff as necessary. To ensure the safe storage of equipment. To ensure equipment is in good working order. Ensure equipment repairs are carried out in line with trust policy. To carry out daily Palin test (RO water test) General Assisting the movement / mobility of patients to and from their dialysis treatment area using manual handling aids (if required). Assist patients to weigh before and after their dialysis treatment. To receive deliveries at scheduled times. To transport or collect equipment, consumables and written information as required. To carry out stock put away in the designated storage areas for consumable items (following manual handling guidance at all times). To assist in maintaining and updating paper-based records and information as required. To respond to requests for general information. To receive and pass on information to others, maintaining confidentiality. To understand the Trusts Complaints Procedure and act in accordance with this procedure. To assist with training of staff involved with ward housekeeping services explaining the required standards. To be aware of any new food hygiene standards, changes to waste categorization, etc. To adhere to the Food Safety Policy by monitoring and logging of the Fridge temperatures (including the blood sample and medication fridge) in the temperature log book.

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake. Cleaning To assist the Senior Sister in maintaining cleaning standards on the ward. To carry out spot cleaning and ensure spillages are dealt with swiftly and efficiently. To carry out cleaning of general and specialist equipment, e.g. drip stands, incubators, commodes, toilets, bed pans and raised toilet seats as per cleaning policy. To assist in keeping the ward safe and tidy at all times, e.g. remove clutter, room cleans. To maintain upkeep of patients bed areas. To assist in specialist cleaning of surfaces and furnishings. To carry out cleaning in isolation nursing areas. To assist in maintaining a log of medical equipment and cleaning monitors. Catering To encourage and assist patients to order food, where necessary taking into account special needs and medical requirements as directed by ward staff. To ensure people have any assistance they require to eat and drink and to monitor food intake in conjunction with the ward nurse. To prepare and serve hot/cold snacks (e.g. breakfast) as requested offering a 24 hour snack service. To serve meals in conjunction with the nursing team, ensuring patients intake is known and that their dietary needs are met. To provide eating assistance, e.g. cutting up food, placing food within reach/ feed patients and providing friendly encouragement to patients with regards to eating. To prepare hot/cold beverages including appropriate trolley/equipment regularly at scheduled times. To ensure all regenerated meals and beverages are served at the correct temperature according to food hygiene regulations and Trust operational policy. To prepare areas where food and beverages are served/consumed to ensure a pleasant environment for patients. To wash all equipment/utensils used in preparation, regeneration, serving and consuming food and beverages at breakfast and on beverage rounds. To check that the ward kitchen is clean and tidy at all times, e.g. discarding out-of-date food and stock rotation beyond the daily clean by the patient support team (PST). To ensure refrigerated food is labelled and stored correctly in accordance with Trust operational policy. To ensure in conjunction with the ward nurse that discharged and newly admitted patients meal requirements are actioned. To co-ordinate extra meal requirements that may arise. To ensure that patients whose fluid intake is not medically restricted have access to fresh water. Maintaining the Environment To assist in the monitoring and audit of service delivery, especially related to cleaning, food, linen and the environment, at the agreed frequency, and to inform the ward sister of the outcomes. To assist in completing the wards defect call log book, ensuring all defects are logged, reported, recorded and closed down as appropriate. To assist in co-ordinating other ad hoc maintenance, liaising with the support service helpdesk as required for other services. To assist the Senior Sister in carrying out regular equipment monitoring as necessary in accordance with procedures. To transport and dispose of clinical, domestic and confidential waste as per the policy, e.g. taking waste to the ward disposal area in conjunction with the PST. To clean and prepare beds and handle linen. To participate with ward staff in monitoring the access and security and use of premises and facilities. To ensure that patients space is respected including attending to patients perishable items e.g. fruit. To respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out housekeeping duties. To assist patients in maintaining the safety of their own property and belongings. To liaise with the Senior Sister concerns relating to the potential for adverse behaviour and security breaches. To use communication skills to help manage and prevent any aggressive and abusive behaviour, and escalate this to a senior member of staff as necessary. To ensure the safe storage of equipment. To ensure equipment is in good working order. Ensure equipment repairs are carried out in line with trust policy. General To receive, welcome and guide visitors on arrival to the ward, liaising with other staff as appropriate. To receive deliveries at scheduled times from automated guided vehicles (AGVs). To transport or collect equipment, consumables and written information as required. To assist in maintaining and updating paper-based records and information as required. To respond to requests for general information. To receive and pass on information to others, maintaining confidentiality. To understand the Trusts Complaints Procedure and act in accordance with this procedure. To assist with training of staff involved with ward housekeeping services explaining the required standards. To be aware of any new food hygiene standards, changes to waste categorization, etc. This advert may close early, if we have received a sufficient amount of applications. Therefore you are highly advised to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.

Physical Effort Duties involve standing/walking for long periods of time during the shift Duties may involve undertaking physically demanding tasks e.g. moving cages of approximately 300kg in weight as and when required Mental Effort Being aware of health and safety implications involved in duties and their potential effect on others e.g. Ensuring that equipment is stored appropriately At ward level keeping a professional distance from patients and ensuring confidentiality at all times Working to schedules which may be subject to change Emotional effort Whilst working at ward level being able to cope with witnessing distressing sights of patients who are very ill and may be at the end stages of life Whilst working in the Emergency Department witnessing traumatic injuries In the course of your duties you will need to be sensitive when coming into contact with patients and members of the public who may be experiencing high levels of stress and anxiety are confrontational or under the influence of alcohol

To work as part of the operational team responsible for providing a comprehensive patient support service in the hospital environment. This will involve carrying out the following Facilities Management functions:
• The primary function is the movement of patients, consumable products, waste, furniture, medical equipment, gasses, beds, mattresses etc.
• The cleaning of all Portering equipment, delivery of blood products and responding to Major incidents.
• To deliver emergency blood products.

To provide a high quality responsive,efficientand effective patent support service to wards, and departments in North Bristol NHS Trust acting in a caring and professional manner and working in line with the Facilities and departmental operating procedures.

A Full, Clean, UK Manual Driving license is essential for this post. Please do not apply if you do not have a UK license to drive a manual vehicle.



Knowledge
• Understanding of Portering activities
• Understanding of Department and Trust Health and Safety policies, written safe systems of systems of work and Department rules and procedures
• Understanding of Portering equipment processes
• Understanding and knowledge of pathology procedures for movement of blood products

Training
• Customer and support services or equivalent experience to an NVQ Level 2
• Mandatory training as required for the role
• Collection and transportation of blood products
• Trust, Patient Support/Directorate Services induction training
• On the job induction training

Experience
• Working a busy multi-faceted environment
• Working a team based environment

Communication & Relational skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to work in a sensitive and unobtrusive manner around patients
• Ability to use relevant electrical equipment safely
• Ability to clean and maintain all Portering equipment in line with hygiene practises and protocols
• Ability to assist in and demonstrating duties and operating procedures and good practice guides without the need for direct supervision
• Be flexible in carrying out duties as instructed by Patient Support Team Leaders and relevant managers in accordance with the Departmental Rules and Procedures
• Basic IT skills

Working conditions
• You will be expected to display a professional image at all times
• You will be required to wear clean official uniform and covered in low-heeled footwear
• You will be expected to comply the department and trust policies relating to uniform and the wearing of jewellery, nail polish etc
• You will be expected to act in a courteous manner to all staff, visitors and patients
• Duties will involve working bank holidays when required to meet the needs of the service
• When working at ward level you will be expected to use alcohol gel on entering the ward and to thoroughly wash hands frequently and after completing tasks
• When working within the retained estate be subject to extreme weather conditions

Physical Effort

Duties involve standing/walking for long periods of time during the shift

Duties may involve undertaking physically demanding tasks e.g. moving cages of approximately 300kg in weight as and when required

Mental Effort

Being aware of health and safety implications involved in duties and their potential effect on others e.g. Ensuring that equipment is stored appropriately

At ward level keeping a professional distance from patients and ensuring confidentiality at all times

Working to schedules which may be subject to change

Emotional effort

Whilst working at ward level being able to cope with witnessing distressing sights of patients who are very ill and may be at the end stages of life

Whilst working in the Emergency Department witnessing traumatic injuries

In the course of your duties you will need to be sensitive when coming into contact with patients and members of the public who may be experiencing high levels of stress and anxiety are confrontational or under the influence of alcohol


This advert closes on Tuesday 2 Apr 2024

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake. Cleaning To assist the Senior Sister in maintaining cleaning standards on the ward. To carry out spot cleaning and ensure spillages are dealt with swiftly and efficiently. To carry out cleaning of general and specialist equipment, e.g. drip stands, incubators, commodes, toilets, bed pans and raised toilet seats as per cleaning policy. To assist in keeping the ward safe and tidy at all times, e.g. remove clutter, room cleans. To maintain upkeep of patients bed areas. To assist in specialist cleaning of surfaces and furnishings. To carry out cleaning in isolation nursing areas. To assist in maintaining a log of medical equipment and cleaning monitors. Catering To encourage and assist patients to order food, where necessary taking into account special needs and medical requirements as directed by ward staff. To ensure people have any assistance they require to eat and drink and to monitor food intake in conjunction with the ward nurse. To prepare and serve hot/cold snacks (e.g. breakfast) as requested offering a 24 hour snack service. To serve meals in conjunction with the nursing team, ensuring patients intake is known and that their dietary needs are met. To provide eating assistance, e.g. cutting up food, placing food within reach/ feed patients and providing friendly encouragement to patients with regards to eating. To prepare hot/cold beverages including appropriate trolley/equipment regularly at scheduled times. To ensure all regenerated meals and beverages are served at the correct temperature according to food hygiene regulations and Trust operational policy. To prepare areas where food and beverages are served/consumed to ensure a pleasant environment for patients. To wash all equipment/utensils used in preparation, regeneration, serving and consuming food and beverages at breakfast and on beverage rounds. To check that the ward kitchen is clean and tidy at all times, e.g. discarding out-of-date food and stock rotation beyond the daily clean by the patient support team (PST). To ensure refrigerated food is labelled and stored correctly in accordance with Trust operational policy. To ensure in conjunction with the ward nurse that discharged and newly admitted patients meal requirements are actioned. To co-ordinate extra meal requirements that may arise. To ensure that patients whose fluid intake is not medically restricted have access to fresh water. Maintaining the Environment To assist in the monitoring and audit of service delivery, especially related to cleaning, food, linen and the environment, at the agreed frequency, and to inform the ward sister of the outcomes. To assist in completing the wards defect call log book, ensuring all defects are logged, reported, recorded and closed down as appropriate. To assist in co-ordinating other ad hoc maintenance, liaising with the support service helpdesk as required for other services. To assist the Senior Sister in carrying out regular equipment monitoring as necessary in accordance with procedures. To transport and dispose of clinical, domestic and confidential waste as per the policy, e.g. taking waste to the ward disposal area in conjunction with the PST. To participate with ward staff in monitoring the access and security and use of premises and facilities. To respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out housekeeping duties. To assist patients in maintaining the safety of their own property and belongings. To liaise with the Senior Sister concerns relating to the potential for adverse behaviour and security breaches. To use communication skills to help manage and prevent any aggressive and abusive behaviour, and escalate this to a senior member of staff as necessary. To ensure the safe storage of equipment. To ensure equipment is in good working order. Ensure equipment repairs are carried out in line with trust policy. General To transport or collect equipment, consumables and written information as required. To assist in maintaining and updating paper-based records and information as required. To respond to requests for general information. To receive and pass on information to others, maintaining confidentiality. To understand the Trusts Complaints Procedure and act in accordance with this procedure. To assist with training of staff involved with ward housekeeping services explaining the required standards. To be aware of any new food hygiene standards, changes to waste categorization, etc.

Key Relationships Clinical Teams Band 8 Clinical Heads of Service People Team Executive Team CQI Team External Agencies/Organisations such as Health and Social Care providers, FE Colleges, NHS England Key Responsibilities To design, develop, deliver and evaluate clinical learning & teaching through the design and implementation of training and other activities, to meet the aims of the People Strategy, in collaboration with the Clinical Strategy. Line management of EOL Educators Ensure clinical learning and teaching is professional, evidence based and cost effective i.e. external charges for Hospice based/run learning and teaching activities, reciprocal training opportunities, engagement of both registered and clinical support employees in learning and teaching activities. Undertake projects as appropriate to advance and progress clinical learning and teaching opportunities, ensuring that we are continuously improving and at the forefront of clinical skills practice and training. Work collaboratively with CQI Team to ensure robust clinical education and ongoing practice improvement. Attend and contribute to Clinical Governance meeting and other key meetings, presenting reports on L&D activity to ensure any theory to practice gap is minimised and learning is shared as appropriate. Represent and promote the Hospice locally, regionally and nationally in a variety of palliative and end of life care education forums. Lead on St Peters Hospice bids for available NHS funding, to ensure the charitys clinical workforce benefits from current clinical education developments. Support the Head of People to identify and secure funding for learning and teaching opportunities ensuring applications are robust and professionally presented. V2 October 2023 To be aware of End of Life Care Education initiatives and attend relevant meetings as required. Assist the Head of People to maintain, develop and expand links with higher education institutions and the Integrated Care Board, working collaboratively to develop programmes to address workforce requirements. To maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of palliative care education through regularly updating, ensuring educational components of national strategies are interpreted at local level. Lead the planning, evaluating and management of the clinical statutory/mandatory training within the Hospice. This will also include ensuring the induction and annual updates are maintained and that all clinical staff are up to date with their competencies. To lead, plan and manage external education and training requests, in conjunction with the EOL Educators. To be responsible for ensuring requests from external organisations to access Hospice training and education are prioritised appropriately. To support the team in ensuring that all clinical placements within the hospice are appropriately managed and meet all required regulatory standards. To contribute to the culture of learning and teaching within the Hospice including accessing opportunities for development. To develop educational resources and facilitate external educational events. To work with colleagues to provide key performance indicators and reports as required by commissioning bodies, Care Quality Commission and other statutory bodies. In conjunction with the Head of People, manage the Education budget and monitor expenditure on an ongoing basis. Lead for policy development and review for learning and teaching within the Hospice To maintain professional registration through continuous professional development To remain up to date with statutory requirements and evidence based palliative care practice in order to maintain a safe working environment and quality of education provision

Cleaning To assist the Senior Sister in maintaining cleaning standards on the ward. To carry out cleaning of general and specialist equipment, e.g. drip stands and observation machines as per cleaning policy. To assist in keeping the ward safe and tidy at all times, e.g. remove clutter, room cleans. To maintain upkeep of patients bed areas. To assist in specialist cleaning of surfaces and furnishings. Catering To encourage and assist patients to order food, where necessary taking into account special needs and medical requirements as directed by ward staff. To ensure people have any assistance they require to eat and drink and to monitor food intake in conjunction with the ward nurse. To prepare and serve hot/cold snacks (e.g. breakfast) as requested offering a 24 hour snack service. To serve meals in conjunction with the nursing team, ensuring patients intake is known and that their dietary needs are met. To provide eating assistance, e.g. cutting up food, placing food within reach/ feed patients and providing friendly encouragement to patients with regards to eating. To prepare hot/cold beverages including appropriate trolley/equipment regularly at scheduled times. To ensure all regenerated meals and beverages are served at the correct temperature according to food hygiene regulations and Trust operational policy. To prepare areas where food and beverages are served/consumed to ensure a pleasant environment for patients. To wash all equipment/utensils used in preparation, regeneration, serving and consuming food and beverages at breakfast and on beverage rounds. To check that the ward kitchen is clean and tidy at all times, e.g. discarding out-of-date food and stock rotation beyond the daily clean by the patient support team (PST). To ensure refrigerated food is labelled and stored correctly in accordance with Trust operational policy. To ensure in conjunction with the ward nurse that discharged and newly admitted patients meal requirements are actioned. To co-ordinate extra meal requirements that may arise. To ensure that patients whose fluid intake is not medically restricted have access to fresh water. Maintaining the Environment To assist in the monitoring and audit of service delivery, especially related to cleaning, food, linen and the environment, at the agreed frequency, and to inform the ward sister of the outcomes. To assist in completing the wards defect call log book, ensuring all defects are logged, reported, recorded and closed down as appropriate. To assist in co-ordinating other ad hoc maintenance, liaising with the support service helpdesk as required for other services. To assist the Senior Sister in carrying out regular equipment monitoring as necessary in accordance with procedures. To transport and dispose of clinical, domestic and confidential waste as per the policy, e.g. taking waste to the ward disposal area in conjunction with the PST. To participate with ward staff in monitoring the access and security and use of premises and facilities. To ensure that patients space is respected including attending to patients perishable items e.g. fruit. To respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out housekeeping duties. To liaise with the Senior Sister concerns relating to the potential for adverse behaviour and security breaches. To use communication skills to help manage and prevent any aggressive and abusive behaviour, and escalate this to a senior member of staff as necessary. To ensure the safe storage of equipment. To ensure equipment is in good working order. Ensure equipment repairs are carried out in line with trust policy. General To assist in maintaining and updating paper-based records and information as required. To respond to requests for general information. To receive and pass on information to others, maintaining confidentiality. To understand the Trusts Complaints Procedure and act in accordance with this procedure. To assist with training of staff involved with ward housekeeping services explaining the required standards. To be aware of any new food hygiene standards, changes to waste categorization, etc.