This fixed-term housekeeper post sits within the ward team on the CRU at The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, a specialist neurology and neurosurgery hospital, for six months. The post-holder takes non-clinical work off the nursing team and keeps clinical areas to a very high standard of cleanliness, including preparing beds for new admissions. Distinct features are close support for patients and families, including refreshments, and flexibility to meet the Critical Care unit's service needs. Basic literacy, numeracy and IT skills are needed.
What the job involves
- Support the nursing team with non-clinical tasks under the direction of the Sister/Charge Nurse or nominated deputy
- Keep clinical areas of the ward clean to a very high level
- Be courteous and helpful to patients, families, colleagues and visitors
- Provide refreshments to patients and families where appropriate
- Support the ward team with tasks such as collecting laundry and pharmacy items
- Prepare bed spaces for new admissions, checking they are clean and clearing rubbish
- Maintain a safe environment together with other staff
- Report damaged equipment and maintenance repairs to estates
- Ensure required equipment is available and help source temporary equipment when needed
- Keep store rooms clean and tidy, with equipment and stock stored appropriately
What’s required
Qualifications
- General education
Skills & knowledge
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Basic IT skills
- Excellent communication and telephone skills
- Organised and able to prioritise
Other
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Flexible to the service needs of the Critical Care unit
- Able to use own initiative
Nice to have
- Food hygiene certificate, or willingness to undertake a short course
- Experience working in a health care setting
- Experience working with people
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
