Job overview

The purpose of the role of the ED housekeeper is to play an integral role in developing environmental standards of care for patients. They will support the senior sister/charge nurse in the management of the environment and focus on reaching standards that are important aspects of care delivery, such as cleanliness, catering  services and maintenance of a safe, comfortable environment.

Main duties of the job

Ensure there are adequate supplies of linen in the department, on a daily basis and ensure there are enough supplies for weekends and bank holidays.

Ensure that laundry bags are correctly disposed of from the Department.

Ensure that all areas within the ward environment reach a high standard of cleanliness, in conjunction with the ward domestic and ensure that the 
environment is tidy. These areas include bathrooms, clean utility, dirty utility, patient bed areas and cubicles.

Organise for the repair of equipment faults in the department.

Ensure that clinical supplies are readily available to nursing staff in the 
department and ensure there are enough clinical supplies over weekend and bank holiday periods.

Assist patients in choosing an appropriate meal and complete the menu card, in conjunction with health care assistants and nursing staff.
Co-ordinate meal times and give out patient meals with the nursing staff. 
Collect meal trays and arrange for trolley collection when all patients have finished their meal.

Communication
Liaise with the senior sister/charge nurse regarding departmental issues for the day, and feedback progress daily. 
Welcome patients on arrival to the department.
Clear space and clean /trolley bed areas in conjunction with the ED domestic when the patient is discharged.

Working for our organisation

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff.  This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan.  All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.