Ward Housekeeper
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Ward Housekeeper to join the Ward 35 team.
Ward 35 is a 26 bedded Ward which looks after both oncology and Haematology patients.
We are a forward thinking ward based team providing care for patients with a range of cancer care needs. We are a multi disciplinary team comprising of nursing staff, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, dieticians and healthcare assistants.
We value ourselves on providing a supporting environment with our friendly and approachable team.
If you are a kind, caring and enthusiastic individual I welcome you to apply for this post. If you require any further information please get in touch.
- Interview Date: 5th February 2026
- 22 hours and 30 minutes/ week.
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
The daily role will include maintaining a safe and clean ward environment with general housekeeping/ tidying throughout the department. Duties may including kitchen/food hygiene, fridge monitoring, high level cleaning, laundry & waste disposal.
You will also be require to support qualified staff in adhering to Infection Control policies & procedures and assist in any other necessary duties to maintain high standards of cleanliness.
Maintain cleanliness throughout the ward on a daily basis - ensuring all bed space areas are free from clutter.
Stocking up and ordering of supplies used within the ward using a computer ordering system.
Decontaminating of all equipment used within the ward.
General Housekeeping duties
Nutritional support to assist the nursing staff - daily ordering of kitchen stock.
Monitoring and checking of patients property and valuables.
Clerical duties.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Be an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team assisting the Ward / Department to maintain a safe, clean and comfortable environment for the patients, their families and visitors.
- Report any concerns regarding the patient’s condition to the qualified nurse.
- Maintain patient’s privacy and dignity at all times.
- Report to the Nurse in Charge any issues that may prevent cleaning or compromise the safety of the environment.
- Actively contribute to the provision of nutrition of the patients on the Ward / Department.
- May undertake administrative and clinical duties as required.
- To abide by Trust policies and procedures