Job summary To fulfil cleanliness duties for Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust across various locations on the Isle of Wight.To work as an integral part of the team within the unit and support delivery of the clinical care by ensuring the wards are comfortable and safe.To maintain cleanliness standards across NHS locations in accordance with the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2021.
Main duties of the job Contribute to the homeliness of the wards on a seasonal basis and set own projects.
Innovation and initiative are encouraged to improve the role and its effectiveness within the multi-disciplinary team.Carry out monitoring of service delivery relating to all aspects of cleaning, catering, linen and the patient's environment.
Set up robust quality control system for monitoring the domestic and catering contracts/service level agreements.Develop and maintain effective communication with the catering department regarding patient numbers, menu ordering, queries and complaints.
Ensure menus are prepared and distributed on the wards.
Monitor food wastage and temperature probe recordings and presentation.
About us Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services.
We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do.
Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients.
By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Literate & Numerate Have an understanding of basic computer skills Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Experience Essential House Keeping/cleaning Additional Criteria Essential Ability and experience to liaise with other departments in the unit and outside agencies etc.
verbally and by email To have the ability to deal with Service Users and members of the public on the unit Good organisational skills Able to prioritise workload