Housekeeper - Paediatric Emergency Department

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

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 department 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.

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.

Qualifications

Essential: - Good Basic Education.

Desirable: - GCSE English /NVQ in support services.

Knowledge and experience

Desirable: - Housekeeper experience within an acute setting.