Band 2 - Housekeeper, Tudor Ward, Medicine

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Housekeeper to join our professional, caring, and friendly team on Tudor ward, which is a Covid Isolation Ward.

We are looking for someone who is passionate and enthusiastic about patient care. You will be working in a multidisciplinary team and will need to be able to think on the spot, to be proactive, empathetic, and good team player.

We provide development opportunities to all members of our team and you will receive a fully induction and support in your role including a supernumerary period shadowing an experienced housekeeper.

The working hours will be Monday to Friday from 07:00-1500

We encourage and welcome people with disabilities if you need help please ask.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job

The role of Housekeeper is vital for the smooth running of the department and you will be responsible for supporting the nursing team with non-clinical tasks, ordering patient’s food, and providing patients with meals, drinks and snacks as requested, and help maintain a safe, clean, comfortable environment for patients.

You will also be responsible for monitoring, ordering, and managing the storeroom supplies to ensure that the department is kept well stocked.

You will also be responsible for escalating appropriately environmental issues such as broken macerators, fridges, cleanliness etc.

The successful post holder will also need to ensure a high standard of cleanliness in both patient and non-patient areas.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Prepare and serve meals.

Ordering of provisions.

Undertake auditing.

Maintenance of clean environment.

Reporting of maintenance work.

Ordering of some equipment.

Please see the attached job description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.