Housekeeper Basildon
Job description
We are looking for a Housekeeper to join our friendly Bulphan Ward on a permanent part time (18 hour) basis. You will provide cleaning services as part of a team to all clinical and non-clinical areas within the department. You will support the team in ensuring stock is stored and maintained in a safe and efficient way. You will need to demonstrate compassion at all times with patients and carers, staff and visitors and contribute to and support changes made from quality improvement activities. Cleans clinical and non-clinical areas, which includes deep cleaning. Follows work schedule but may be required to reprioritise tasks according to the urgency of the task and the availability of the work area. Maintain a safe environment by utilising available signage when undertaking cleaning tasks. · To ensure that all stock trollies are cleaned, stocked and ensure stock rotation throughout the department. To ensure that workstations across the department are clean and tidy Clean and stock cubicles in between each patient and make trolleys clean and safe, including changing sharps bins as per Trust policy. Ensure the department looks tidy. Ensure Linen trolley is kept clean and that it is stocked throughout the day Decontaminate equipment after use as per local procedures, ensure stored and charging; reporting any faulty equipment. Assist with appropriate storage of patient property and recording in line with Trust polic Ensure that all decontamination equipment e.g. Clinell wipes, aprons and gloves are re-stocked as appropriate. Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us. We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress. We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.
