Housekeeper

Clean and tidy bed areas, including beds and equipment, at least once per shift and always following patient discharge.

Clean and tidy patient lockers, ensuring availability of toiletries and night attire or gowns, where appropriate.

In conjunction with domestic staff, ensure that the cleanliness of the ward and staff areas meet the standards set by Matron / Senior Sister.

Liaise with the catering department or dietician as and when appropriate.

Ensure all faulty equipment is decontaminated and relevant documentation completed before being sent for repair.

Ensure adequate supplies of clean linen are available and that stock levels are maintained as required.

Respect patients' privacy and dignity at all times.

Participate in the provision of a level of customer care, relevant to the needs of patients and carers.

Contribute to the promotion of a safe working environment and participate in Moving and Handling including patient movement and movement of patients in beds, Food Hygiene, Waste Management and Fire Safety practices.

In conjunction with the ward staff, contribute to the reduction of hospital acquired infection by ensuring that all infection control standards for ward and personal hygiene are maintained.

Comply with the Trust's operational policies and procedures and observe their requirements.

Carry out all duties in a courteous, sympathetic and professional manner at all times.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for the maximum period until 25th May 2027. Where there is potential, the secondment/fixed term contract may finish early, or in the first instance, the secondment/fixed term contract may be extended due to the internal/external secondment of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and secondments in relation to the substantive post holder.

Please note all existing NHS staff will only be considered on a secondment basis. This must first be agreed with your current line manager.

Qualifications

Experience

Special Skills/Aptitudes