Holy Cross Hospital Team
Dietitian
The dietitian works with individual patients and their families to assess nutritional requirements, recommend a feeding regime to meet their needs and regularly review progress. The dietitian has a close working relationship with the speech and language therapist and nursing staff in the management of patients with swallowing disorders and those who require food fortification and supplements.
Patient Activities Coordinators
Our dedicated patient activities coordinators assisted by a team of volunteers work to support patients and their families in social activities both within and outside of the hospital. A typical day may include a quiz, newspapers, stories, music or art in our day room. There are a variety of outings from a simple trip to the shops to a full day out at our specially equipped cottage in Selsey or a day trip home to visit friends and family.
Support Services Team
Support Services work to ensure that the business side of Holy Cross Hospital runs smoothly and that the buildings and grounds are well maintained for everyone’s enjoyment. Team members work closely with clinical colleagues to ensure patients experience high quality services continuously.
Members include:
Housekeeping
A team of assistants work with the senior Housekeeper in looking after cleaning, tidiness and personal laundry. They ensure supplies are available and play a vital role in infection control for which special training is provided.
Catering
The Team is employed by a specialist contractor, Aramark, to provide meals for patients, staff and visitors. Each member is involved in delivering a highly individualised service to patients. The Team works closely with the dietician and nurses to make sure patients have a balanced healthy diet.
Maintenance
The two Maintenance Officers, as well as a number of external contractors, ensure that the buildings and equipment are in good working order at all times. Both Officers are familiar with individual patients’ requirements and provide a very responsive service.
Caretakers
A team of caretakers provides a link between the Housekeeping and Maintenance teams. They assist the housekeeping team in maintaining a clean and hygienic environment and assist the maintenance officers in completion of routine maintenance duties.
Administration and Accounts
The wide range of services provided by this Team includes Reception, Accounts, Payroll, Information Management and Technology and Human Resources. The Team provides a first point of contact for enquiries of all sorts, both from outside the Hospital and within.
