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We require a caring, highly motivated, housekeeper to join our theatre department. You will possess excellent communication skills, work well as part of a team and have the ability to work in a busy and challenging environment. We are committed to providing a high standard of care to our patients using a multi-disciplinary team approach.
Housekeepers play a vital role in ensuring the department runs smoothly and assist with a range of tasks for the department, the staff, and the patients, with enthusiasm and kindness.
Main Tasks- • Maintain hygiene and cleanliness standards in the departmental kitchen. • Organise and keep sluice rooms tidy, ensuring a sufficient supply of consumables is ordered. • Maintain order in linen storage areas and ensure a plentiful supply of all linens by placing orders as needed. • Keep storerooms organised and restock items when appropriate. • Order and put away supplies of theatre scrubs. • Maintain cleanliness and order in communal areas, such as corridors. • Clean all equipment as required. • Tidy other areas as requested by the manager. • Run errands as needed. • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other staff members. • Answer the telephone in a professional manner. • Follow health and safety policies relevant to the work environment and attend mandatory training updates as per trust policy. • Adhere to Trust policies and procedures. • Report potential hazards to the coordinator. • Use equipment safely by following provided training and instructions. • Decontaminate equipment according to infection control policies. • Report any faulty equipment to the Estates Department.