Band 2 Ward Housekeeper - QH NICU

Job overview

You will work as an integral part of the Neonatal Intensive Care team, working with the nurse in charge of the shift. You will be responsible for the co-ordination of all patient facilities services in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment.

The main elements of the role are ensuring the delivery of cleaning, stocking equipment, ordering stores, catering, together with other specified tasks to meet individual patient needs as determined by the sister/charge nurse.

You will be required to work closely with contractors and support service departments. You will monitor quality standards, report deficiencies and appropriate action taken to the nurse in charge.

Main duties of the job

You will provide support and assistance to nursing staff through the delivery of holistic care for patients.

You will act under direct instruction from the Registered Nurse. (HWB5) This is a non-patient facing housekeeper role within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role.  Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact  Louise Lucy Glavin Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5936. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.