Housekeeper

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Are you a highly motivated individual looking for a challenge in a demanding but rewarding environment? If your answer is YES then look no further! We are looking for a highly motivated Housekeeper with a positive "can-do" attitude to join our amazing team on Ward Rookwood A (RWA) and help us maintain our high standards and patient care.

You must be an organised individual with strong communication skills. You will also need to be an excellent team player with a committed and professional approach to the delivery of care. You will enhance our team to maintain the highest standards of record keeping in line with Trust policies and procedures . It is essential that you demonstrate a professional and courteous manner at all times.

Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting or working with the public would be desirable although we will provide you with all the support and training you need to thrive in the role.

If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply.

In this role, you will play a key role in maintaining a clean and safe environment and provide support with basic administration duties, maintenance of stock including ordering & stock rotation and the provision of refreshments to patients.

The wide variety of activities being undertaken by the Trust, mean that responsibilities have to be shared with other members of staff/immediate co-workers. Team working and collaboration are vital, as is a flexible approach to both working duties and hours worked.

Our ward is a very busy and demanding unit. We assess and treat patients with both acute and chronic medical conditions. We work closely as a team and deal with the day to day pressures with positivity and high levels of energy.

As a trust, we have 9000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you’d never have done. You’ll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

Please refer to job description below for full details or contact Ashling Turner Ward Manager for further information.

Maintenance of clinical environment and control of infection control issues.

Ensure a clean, safe, tidy and comfortable clinical environment.

To ensure the safe storage of equipment and maintenance of unit stock levels.

To assist in the efficient flow of patients through the unit.

To prepare and serve hot/cold drinks and snacks as required.

Clerical duties are expected.

Assist with unit audits.