Housekeeper

The housekeeper will work as a member of the ward or department team; with responsibility for housekeeping tasks within that ward or department.

To provide a high standard of cleaning service in line with the, National Cleaning Specification and a quality patient meals and beverage service in line with the, EHO guidelines as required.

To be an active member of the housekeeping team striving to improve upon all aspects of the service delivery.

Our values areBold,Every Person Counts,Sharing and Open andTogether. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.

We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.

To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.

To carry out the cleaning of wards and general areas within agreed schedules and conforming to legislative requirements.

To carry out the cleaning duties safely and effectively, in accordance with the NHS National Standards of cleanliness.

To undertake other duties that may be required by the Housekeeping Team Leaders to facilitate the efficient running of the Housekeeping Services Department.

The removal of refuge sacks to disposal points in accordance with waste disposal and Control of Infection Guidelines.

The replacement and receipt of routine supplies i.e. rubbish bags, paper towels, soap, toilet rolls and cleaning materials.

To undertake specialised cleaning as required.

The receiving, regeneration and serving of patients meals, preparation of beverages; laying up and clearing away of crockery and cutlery, and washing up.

To carry out Hostess Duties safely and effectively, in accordance with the Trust Catering Policies and Environmental Standards.

To perform housekeeping and/or Hostess Duties as required and work in more than one area of Estates and Facilities division.

Ensure a high standard of tidiness and cleanliness is maintained in all parts of the ward or department, and report identified problems.

To provide support to the service as required to cover leave.

To provide a professional level of customer service to patients and visitors.

To ensure to ensure all documentation is completed.

Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of theBest of Careby the Best of People providing excellent care, every time?

Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our sharedvisionis achieved for our patients.

As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy -Patient First.Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into ourPatient Firstdeployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey.

Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.

OurBESTvalues underpinPatient Firstand are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach:

B - Bold

E - Every person counts

S - Sharing and open

T - Together

Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust.

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