AMU Housekeeper Croydon
Job description
All of our staff works within our Trust Values; treating all patients and families with respect and compassion; providing high quality, safe effective care. As a team we are respectful of our colleague’s views and work collaboratively to encourage innovation in all we do.
Housekeeperfor our AMU – Permanent Band 2
All of our staff works within our Trust Values; treating all patients and families with respect and compassion; providing high quality, safe effective care. As a team we are respectful of our colleague’s views and work collaboratively to encourage innovation in all we do.
We are seeking to recruit motivated and enthusiastic individuals to the role of Housekeeper. This role is integral to developing environmental standards for the care of patients. You will be pivotal in supporting the matron and senior staff in the management of the environment and focus on reaching standards that are important aspects of AMU delivery, such as cleanliness, catering services and maintenance of a safe, comfortable environment. You would be working alongside other staff to maintain the high standards on the ward.
As a Trust we strive for excellence and are proactive in promoting NHS changes. By working in partnership with other providers we ensure comprehensive services are available for everyone, from the very young to the elderly.
Please note that no job offer will be made until satisfactory references have been received. You are asked to provide email addresses for all referees, and ensure their accuracy before submitting your application.
Interview Date: TBC
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.
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