Housekeeper - Opss

This is a full-time permanent post.

The housekeeper will work in a distinct role to support the delivery of clinical care by assisting in the maintenance of a clean, safe and attractive environment, conducive to patient care. Co-ordinating a range of unit services, including cleaning, catering, supplies, linen services, and general maintenance issues reporting and rectification, the post holder will work closely with the support service departments and Senior Charge Nurse and staff to ensure that national and local standards are met.

The housekeeper:

- will communicate with patients & visitors, providing essential information relating to the general facilities and ad hoc services available within the unit and hospital environment.
- will work to ensure the delivery of efficient, high quality standards from the range of support services to meet the needs and demands of the unit.
- is expected to have a flexible approach to the daily routine and an understanding and ability to prioritise circumstances/situations arising throughout the day.
- should have familiarity with hospital/unit environments, experience or ability to identify areas where service delivery at unit level could be improved, assess the impact of reorganising service activity and navigate agreed change to a successful conclusion.
- should be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of hospital cleaning practices, particularly of isolation areas and demonstrate knowledge and experience in the safe and appropriate use of all cleaning related equipment.

Informal Contact: Karen McColl / Sean Chambers, Tel 01389 817214/5