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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a  Band 3 Housekeeper to work alongside our friendly and motivated team of nurses and health professionals on the acute gastroenterology ward. We require someone who is dynamic with excellent communication skills. 

The housekeeper role incorporates an array of non-clinical duties.  The main element of the role is ensuring the delivery of cleaning, being responsible for the, co-ordination and delivery of catering, organising minor maintenance, ordering and organisation of stores, together with other specified tasks to meet individual patient’s needs, as determined by the Unit Sister ensuring the ward is a welcoming environment to patients, visitors and staff .

The post holder will be required to work closely with contractors and support services departments. He/she will monitor quality standards and rectify deficiencies in liaison with the Unit Manager/Clinical Lead Nurse

The successful applicant must a have a willingness to learn new skills and undertake further training if required.  The post holder would ideally have some Oracle and Stores experience although full training will be given.

Main duties of the job

The position involves maintaining the high standards the role demands. The successful candidate will possess:

• Ability to communicate on all levels and work as a team
• Good IT skills
• Excellent organisation and coordinating skills
• Be able to work independently and prioritise work
• Adhere to trust values and belie

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

This post is fixed term for 9 months due to - meet the needs of the service

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.