Housekeeper - Devonshire Unit

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Housekeeper to provide efficient high-quality service to patients and be responsible for the co-ordination of all patient facilities in the unit area.

To support the nursing team in maintaining high standards of cleanliness of the unit, bed areas, equipment, and storage areas. To support in the reporting and monitoring of environmental cleanliness and safety along with the monitoring of quality standards.

To support the team in maintaining stock and equipment levels.

To support the team with patients nutrition and hydration needs including meal ordering compliance, supporting with the dishing out of patients meals and maintaining stock levels within the patient fridge including removal of out of date items.

The post provides an exciting challenge to the successful candidate and gives the opportunity to play a key role in supporting the needs of patients, multi-disciplinary team, and relatives.

You should possess excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise across multi agencies and multi-disciplinary departments.

The ability to work independently and adapt to an environment of changing priorities is an essential component to consistently facilitate a patient focused approached.

Are you a dedicated and motivated support worker who would like the opportunity to come and work in the Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences as part of Salford Care Organisation at the Devonshire Unit Neuro Rehabilitation

Main duties of the job

Devonshire Unit is a 18 bedded Neuro Rehabilitation ward. The nursing team work closely alongside the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patients are supported through their rehabilitation.

This role includes the undertaking of daily organisation, maintaining stock levels, audits, supporting at meal times and cleanliness of the environment.

You will be working with a fantastic and supportive team who will be happy to assist you as settle within the team. Regular feedback and one-to-one will be provided by your manager to ensure that you stay happy in your job.

Duties include stores ordering, management of stock, maintenance of equipment, also including general housekeeping of the unit.

It is essential that you can work in an orderly and systematic manner, possess good literacy, IT, numeracy, communication and organisational skills.

You should have a caring attitude, as well as the ability to work effectively under direction as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk