Housekeeper -paediatrics

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated House Keeper to join our paediatric team on the Southend Site.

Neptune Ward has 16 inpatient beds and a 5 bedded ambulating area. We have a busy Paediatric Assessment unit, where referrals from both the community and emergency department attend. We work within a friendly multi
- disciplinary team from multiple specialities and disciplines such as surgery and medicine. The environment includes a play area and adolescent room.

We are incredibly proud of the work we perform within Paediatrics at Southend Hospital in delivering individualised care where auditable patient safety and patient experience is always at the forefront of our agenda.

Cleaning

To champion exceptional cleaning and hygiene standards on the ward. You will be empowered to challenge bad hygiene practices at all levels of staff across the unit in order to safeguard patients.

To ensure that general and specialist medical equipment are cleaned to a high standard.

To identify problems with cleanliness and deal with them immediately. If an immediate solution cannot be achieved report to the nurse in charge.

To ensure that the ward and family areas of the unit are clean and tidy at all times.

Equipment and Maintenance

Ensure equipment is safely and appropriately stored.

To ensure defective equipment is reported and sent to the appropriate location for repairs.

To ensure adequate stock levels to maintain safe delivery of care. Identify stock problems to the Ward management team.

For further details please see attached JD.

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 well-being 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.

Please see attached job description for full details about this rewarding role. Please contact Victoria Page if you would like to organise and informal visit to the area or to further discuss the role 01702 435555 ext 6565