Housekeeper Southampton, England
Job description
Exciting opportunities have arisen for highly motivated and enthusiastic house keepers to join our new Cardiovascular and Thoracic ward (D3) opening in September 2023. If you are caring, compassionate and wishing to be part of a first-class team delivering a high quality service, we have the role for you.
D3 will be a 22 bedded unit caring for a range of patients within the cardiovascular speciality. The ward’s focus will be a high obs bay which aims to support the expansion of the care group’s TAVI (Trans Aortic Valve Implantation) programme. The ward will also be caring for patients pre and post cardiac surgery, vascular procedures and cardiology patients .
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
The role will involve cleaning general and specialist medical equipment such as defibs and ECG’s.
Other key tasks will include:
- To assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards on the ward and kitchen areas in line with all relevant Trust guidelines and policies.
- Ensure orders are submitted to ensure sufficient stock levels are always available.
- Ensure the thorough cleanliness and tidiness of the ward beverage point and kitchen area, including equipment, is always maintained.
- Check and clean all ward refrigerators, including those in staff areas (but not drugs fridges), disposing of any food not in date, not covered / labelled properly.
- Ensure records of checks and daily temperatures are recorded accurately. Inform Nurse in charge of any deviations or issues. Agree action plans and ensure action taken where necessary.
We are looking for individuals who have a flexible approach to their working day and have a focus of supporting the clinical staff to assist in a smooth and efficient service for our patients. Candidates should be energetic and forward thinking. Must have excellent communication skills and be self-motivated.
