Housekeeper - General Medicine Ward 9 (Internal Only)

Job overview

**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the ‘ECT Family’ this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups. **

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic individual to join the team within Ward 9 as a Housekeeper.

In return, you will find your contribution is valued and that you are supported through excellent management and a teamwork approach, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team with doctors, health care assistants, physiotherapists, and other allied health professionals.

Hours per week 22.5 (Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays)

Main duties of the job

We offer comprehensive learning and development support, excellent training opportunities and support to broaden your experience, knowledge, and skills as a Housekeeper.

• Have responsibility for housekeeping duties on the ward
• Disseminate good practice to ward teams to ensure service is maintained in their absence
• Provide an efficient housekeeping service, ensuring that high standards are always maintained. Ensure that  a friendly, welcoming, clean, organised, safe and comfortable working environment is provided for patients, visitors and staff

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on the Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)