Ward Housekeeper Ward D33

Job overview

A significant aspect of the role is effective stock control together with directly contacting companies for pricing and discounts.  Ensuring that equipment and facilities are maintained as well as managing an effective cleaning and maintenance regime for medical devices within the department.

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role involve

Maintaining a clean and safe  environment

General housekeeping and admin duties

Stock control/ordering and rotation

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• To maintain a clean and tidy environment (office, storeroom, side rooms, bays, patient areas, lounges, bed areas, treatment room, sluice)
• To clean equipment as and when required and ensure ready for use
• To ensure all equipment sent for repair and yearly PAT tests undertaken
• To manage ward linen and laundry supply
• To assist with the daily health and safety checks, i.e. have an awareness of health and safety issues and report accordingly.
• To keep the treatment room / utility room stocked with equipment
• To work with Material management to ensure correct stock levels maintained and that stock is correctly stored and maintained
• To assist in the order of non - stock goods by liaising with procurement and using E series
• To maintain lost property
• To help prepare and clean the bed areas for admissions and following discharge.
• To make beds and clear bed spaces daily.
• To undertake any other duties that may reasonably be required
• To monitor the ward environment, co-ordinate any repairs by liaising with the estates department and to take follow up action as necessary to ensure that tasks are completed.