A. Ward-Based A combined TBC (possibility of Proposal in • • Housekeeper/Host Role Housekeeper/Host role is Special Measures development being trialled at Newhaven. project fund?) This pilot would go further, • and add other ward-based activities (eg. the 13 of the elements’ of cleaning ‘49 currently undertaken by RNs/HCA teams). Would be offered as a Band • 2 developmental role, (so more likely to feel part of the team/engaged), and include a Level 2 qualification (apprenticeship) part of a – career development plan. Evaluation would test • impact on eg. retention (and retention in-Trust as part of career pathway), morale/engagement, MDT satisfaction. Also frees up HCAs for more • clinical-technical activities.
A. Ward-Based Housekeeper/Host Role • A combined Housekeeper/Host role is being trialled at Newhaven. • This pilot would go further, and add other ward-based activities (eg. the 13 of the ‘49 elements’ of cleaning currently undertaken by RNs/HCA teams). • Would be offered as a Band 2 developmental role, (so more likely to feel part of the team/engaged), and include a Level 2 qualification (apprenticeship) – part of a career development plan. • Evaluation would test impact on eg. retention (and retention in-Trust as part of career pathway), morale/engagement, MDT satisfaction. • Also frees up HCAs for more clinical-technical activities. TBC (possibility of Special Measures project fund?) • Proposal in development