Detailed job description and main responsibilities

HOUSEKEEPING
1. Cleaning in all areas to the agreed NHS specification (including but not 
limited to National Standards of Cleanliness, CQC outcomes and 
PLACE, and in line with local schedules. 
2. Completion of cleaning records.
3. Highlighting to the Nurse in Charge or Hotel Service Supervisor areas 
of concern e.g. on-going issues around access.
4. Adhering to all aspects of Infection Control to ensure the potential for 
spread of infection is minimised.
5. Working in accordance with the National Colour Coding guidance.
6. Carrying out termination cleans in line with Trust policy.
7. Carrying out isolation cleaning in line with Trust policy.
8. Completing and documenting a scheduled deep cleaning programme 
for the specified area.
9. Collection and storage of waste from locations according to the 
Hospital waste disposal policy.
10. Complete other cleaning duties as required. This will include items 
such as wheelchairs, commodes, trolleys, furniture/fittings, internal 
glass and wall washing.
11.Report all sightings of pests to the Hotel Services Office.
12. Change soiled screen, cubicle and window curtains as required under 
the direction of the Hotel Services Supervisor.
13. Receive and store clean laundry/linen. Remove full soiled linen bags 
to the collection point. Replace linen bags as required.
14.Operation of a range of cleaning equipment including floor cleaning 
equipment, steam cleaners etc ensuring their safe and effective use.
15.Assessing condition of equipment and reporting defects.

CATERING
1. Receipt of chilled meals and stores, checking for quantity, quality. 
2. To ensure the correct storage and rotation of chilled meals and stores.
3. Regeneration of chilled/frozen meals, according to guidelines and food 
safety instructions. Under Nursing supervision to serve all meals, 
ensuring correct portioning and presentation of meals. 
4. Monitoring, recording of food temperatures, as 
required. 
5. Washing by machine all crockery, cutlery and utensils.

GENERAL
1. Ensuring the security of all stock, monitoring stock levels and reordering on a top up basis.
2. Reporting maintenance faults to the Hotel Services Office in 
accordance with local procedure.
3. Undertaking flushing of water outlets in accordance with the agreed 
schedule. Completion of flushing records.
4. Assisting with the refitting of anti ligature dispenser holders as 
appropriate.
5. Maintain high standards of personal hygiene.
6. Ensure all information appertaining to Patients and staff is kept 
confidential.
7. Any other duties within the hotel services functions as may reasonably 
be requested and as appropriate to band.