Facilities Assistant in Reading

Participates in cleaning, stocking up and other non-clinical duties as required to ensure the smooth running of the department.

Cleaning of equipment as per Infection Control Guidelines. Maintaining stock areas, making sure stores areas are clean, tidy and fully stocked at all times.

The post holder is expected to be flexible, multi-task and have the ability to work within a team and independently without direct supervision. The post holder will be expected to provide a vital supporting role to the Emergency Department carrying out tasks which include but are not limited to patient and non-patient portering, general maintenance and organisation of stores.

Main Duties:

• Participates in cleaning, stocking up and other non-clinical duties as required to ensure the smooth running of the department.
• Cleaning of equipment as per Infection Control Guidelines.
• Maintaining stock areas clean, tidy and maintaining stock supplies on the unit.
• Transfer of patients within the unit and other areas of the hospital and escorting patients to other departments.
• Ensuring that the equipment e.g. wheelchairs and trolleys are sited in designated areas are clean, maintained and available for use at any time.
• Participates in moving and handling patients in a manner which is safe for both the patient, colleagues and the post holder in accordance with Trust Manual Handling Policy and patients individual risk assessments.
• Ensures own practice adheres to Trust Infection Control policies and Procedures at all times e.g. Hand Hygiene.
• Demonstrates understanding of the boundaries of the Facilities Assistant role and the ability to assertively refuse to undertake skills/tasks which fall outside of role.
• Develop working knowledge of Emergency Department Equipment and accessories and ordering systems on the unit and in the Trust.
• Attend yearly statutory training, which will include but not limited to Minimal Handling, Infection Control, Basic Life Support (Resuscitation), Fire and Health and Safety.
• Ensure the unit meets and maintains a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness at all times.
• Contribute generally to the establishment and the development of a quality service.
• Any other duties as required or delegated by the Nurse in Charge.

Confidentiality: Your attention is drawn to the confidential aspects of this post. Any matters of a confidential nature, including information relating to the diagnosis and treatment of patients, individual staff records and details of contract prices and terms, must under no circumstances be divulged to any unauthorised person or persons.

Equality of Opportunity and Diversity: The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust operates an Equality of Opportunity and Diversity policy. The policy aims to ensure that no job applicant, employee or former employee suffers direct unlawful or unfair discrimination.

Health and Safety at Work Act: You are required to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and to cooperate with the Trust to ensure that statutory and departmental safety regulations are followed.

Infection Control: All Employees Are Expected To Follow consistently high standards of infection control practice, especially with reference to hand decontamination, adherence to dress/uniform code, and for clinical staff, aseptic technique.

Person Specification:

• No formal academic qualifications are required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English using both verbal and written means of communication.
• Experience of cleaning and working within a team.
• Demonstrates initiative and self-motivation.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage time effectively.
• Demonstrates an empathetic, caring and sensitive approach to patients, relatives and carers.
• Reliable and punctual.