Housekeeper - Ward 19

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen on Ward 19 for a dedicated, enthusiastic and motivated Housekeeper.

Ward 219consists of a 28 bedded general medical ward.

We are a dedicated, welcoming and professional team of staff.

The Housekeeper is an integral member of the team who will work along side the Management and Nursing Team in maintaining a high standard of cleanliness of all Nursing equipment, both in use on the ward and in store.

Main duties of the job

• To maintain a high standard of cleanliness of all nursing equipment, both in use on the ward and in store.
• To ensure all equipment and the ward environment is in good working order at all times and report appropriately if not.
• Maintain Health and Safety in the workplace and complete risk assessments and electrical checks as required.
• To order and maintain an appropriate stock supply of consumables to unit via oracle, /telephone/email/hospital supply chain
• Support ward staff with the serving of food and drinks for the patients.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and perform clerical tasks such as answering the telephone and use of the It System - Cerner.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Housekeeper position available at WUTH.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.