Job overview

The housekeeper will work as a member of the ward team; with responsibility for housekeeping tasks within that ward, at the same time they will provide an essential link between the ward and hospital support services. 

Main duties of the job

 Ward Responsibilities

Responsible for meeting and greeting new patients/visitors to the ward, ensuring they have up to date knowledge of planned patient flow and patient requirements relating to fluid, nutrition etc.

Ensure a high standard of tidiness and cleanliness is maintained in all parts of the ward, and report identified problems to the senior nurse. Ensure the ward is tidy at all times; deal with emergencies, spots, spills, floods,

Cleaning of all equipment  according to local policies and guidelines. 

To comply with the roles and responsibilities as defined in the Trust’s Health & Safety Policy and the KSF outline for this post.

To be responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults by undertaking the appropriate level of training in accordance with the safeguarding policy training strategy and being aware of and working within the Trust’s safeguarding policies.

Ensure all data collection and processing undertaken is consistently accurate and timely and complies with the Trust Data Quality Policy and local procedures.

Undertake additional roles as discussed with Ward Manager and within scope of role and after appropriate training .

 Order all store items and restock them  in timely manner .

Check  and report all faulty equipment  and follow up.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles.  Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.