Housekeeper - NHS
Job overview
New Forrest Ward requires an enthusiastic ward housekeeper to join the team. You will need to be flexible with working patterns, be organised and able to work in a busy fast paced environment.
The role includes ensuring the overall tidiness of the ward, ordering of stock and reporting of faulty equipment. You will also be required to liaise closely with patients, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team.
New Forrest Ward is one of the youngest wards in the trust, where we have now been a growing team for just over two years. We specialise in Diabetes and Endocrinology with a mixture of general medicine, where we have 29 beds in total.
Main duties of the job- To monitor the environment to ensure all areas are clean and tidy. Remove clutter, tidy notice boards. Participate in ward/unit environmental audits.
- To collect and deliver equipment and other items from and to other areas of the hospital as required.
- To maintain stock levels in all clinical areas, liaising with material management staff to rectify any problems or shortfalls.
- To have good interpersonal skills. Demonstrate a caring, compassionate and friendly attitude. Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy and be approachable.
Working for our organisation
The ward has developed over the last two years and has now been awarded three silver accreditations in a row which we are all very proud of.
We promote a positive working environment where the health and wellbeing of staff as well as our patients is our priority. The ward strives to ensure that they provide a high standard of care to their patients and ensuring a positive experience for them.You will be an essential part of the team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
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Why work with us
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria- Previous acute hospital experience
- Flexible with working patterns.
Skills
Essential criteria- Basic IT skills
- Knowledge of hospital systems
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
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