Housekeeper

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for the appointment of a part time housekeeper to work on Ward 34. The post will involve working Saturday & Sunday 0730 - 1600.

This is an important role within the ward team and every day will provide variety of the role although the team will remain the same. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this post. Please note that if you are successful in your application you agree that the Occupational Health Department can access your occupational health records from your current or previous employer (in order to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests). This is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to your taking up the position with us.

Main duties of the job

Experience of work as a housekeeper within the NHS ideal but not essential as full training will be given. Full details of main duties is available in the job description but this is an over view of the role:

Assisting patients with their nutrition and hydration needs,

Ensure unit and patient areas are clean and tidy,

Be a pivotal part in ensuring that the cleaning duties required weekly and monthly are completed to a high standard and documented

Management of stock,

Communicating with staff, patients and relatives both verbally and on the telephone, including welcoming to the unit environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will work as an integral part of the orthopaedic team ensuring a high quality service to patients. They will be responsible for the co-ordination of all patient facilities in the ward area and ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment.

The main elements of the role are ensuring the effective provisions of catering, cleaning and maintenance services on the ward. You will also be required to undertake other non-clinical duties to meet individual patient needs as determined by the ward sister/charge nurse and to liaise with support service departments.

To assist the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to ensure the appropriate and effective delivery of facilities services in order to properly maintain the patient environment.

The post holder must comply with all relevant policies, procedures and training on infection prevention and control.

*PLEASE APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE* Due to high numbers of applications this post may close before the initial closing date if enough suitable applications are received.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.