Job overview

Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Housekeeper.

You  will work as an integral part of the ward team and be responsible for the coordination of all patient facilities and services in the ward. The main priority will be to ensure a clean, safe and comfortable environment for all service users.

 The main elements of the role are ensuring the delivery of cleaning and minor maintenance, together with other specific tasks to meet individual patients needs, as determined by the ward manager.

 You  will be required to work closely with contractors and support services and departments. They will monitor quality standards and rectify deficiencies.Your will also be responsible for the ordering and storage of ward supplies.

Main duties of the job

Ensure compliance with all Trust policies / procedures and confidentiality at all times. 

Any other appropriate duty which is consistent with grade and patient nutrition.

Maintain high standards of cleanliness within the environment in accordance with Trust Policies Report any adverse incidents that occur within the Unit to the Senior Nurse, as per Trust Guidelines

Assist the nursing staff by carrying out errands such as delivering/collecting items from other departments

 Assist in the organisation of the ward on a day to day basis by maintaining adequate supplies of stores, catering equipment, linen and other necessary equipment. Ensure professional appearance at all times, to service users, visitors and staff Maintain confidentiality at all times

 Remain up-to-date with changes to service user needs

 To assist, with supervision, in the preparation of information/educational resources for patients and relatives in hospital, aiming to encourage independence and promote health for all service users.

To assist in the collection of service user experience feedback

 To ensure that all Trust policies, protocols and procedures are adhered to by all staff, any incidents or occurrences to be reported to the Senior Sister as soon as possible.

 To maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all areas, within the Division, and other clinical areas within the Trust.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.