Housekeeper/Ward Support Assistant

Job overview

We are looking for a housekeeper/ward support assistant to join our team.

B2  is a 24 bedded surgical ward, looking after planned and emergency surgical patients in the fields of upper and lower gastrointestinal, gynaecological, and breast care.

We are looking for an hard working, highly motivated individual who will work well as a member of the team, but is also confident to manage their workload independently. We are committed to providing a high standard of care to our patients and are looking for someone with similar values.

They will be responsible for assisting the ward sister in the coordination and provision of services, ensuring that the ward is a clean, safe and a comfortable environment and provide essential support to patients in fulfilling their dietary and nutritional needs.

The applicant will be responsible for general cleaning, stock ordering and rotation.  They will work alongside the domestic team to ensure the ward is clean and clutter free.

They will also be responsible for ensuring patient's nutritional needs are met, working closely with the nursing team to ensure patients are given the correct diet and advice. Many dietary restrictions can be in place for our patients which can change daily.

Base Location: Poole Hospital B2. There may be a requirement to change working site location as part of University Hospitals Dorset ongoing transformation works.

Interview date: TBC

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.