Ward Housekeeper

1 week ago

Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

The post holder will work as an integral part of the ward team, responsible for the coordination of all hotel services in the ward area and work as part of the ward team, to ensure a clean, safe and comfortable environment.


The main elements of the role include cleaning, catering and management of stocks and stores, together with other specified tasks as directed by the Ward Manager/Sister in Charge to meet individual patient needs.


The role involves undertaking audits, valuable in achieving trust targets to promote and maintain good infection control outcomes for patients and the ward environment.


It also includes ordering of stock and supplies, ensuring high standards of cleanliness are maintained at all times, you will be involved in environmental inspections and reporting any faults/repairs to the relevant department to ensure a safe environment.


You will be required to work closely with contractors, support service departments, monitor quality standards, report deficiencies and take appropriate action.


  • To assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards on the ward
  • Spot cleaning to ensure spillages are dealt with swiftly and efficiently
  • To ensure general and specialist equipment eg drip stands, ventilators, syringe drivers and commodes are cleaned as per cleaning policy
  • To ensure the ward is safe and tidy at all times ie remove clutter, tidy notice board, signage etc
  • To maintain upkeep of patients' bed area
  • To identify any problems with cleanliness and report to the ward sister
  • To ensure specialist cleaning of surfaces and furnishings
  • To ensure isolation nursing areas are cleaned appropriately.
  • Ensure that discharged and newly admitted patients' meal requirements are actioned in conjunction with the ward nurse
  • In conjunction with the nursing team, ensure patient meals are ordered and delivered, adhering to special dietary requirements.
  • Coordinate extra meal requirements that may arise.
  • To receive, welcome and guide visitors on the ward, liaising with other staff as appropriate


We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 people.

Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'.

Everything we do is guided by our values:
'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'.

We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day.

We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.

You will be working on Cambridge J2

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