Housekeeper - Maternity

We are looking for a motivated and organised individual to join our friendly maternity team on our York site as our Maternity Housekeeper.

You will support the Ward Leads and clinical staff in maintaining a well-equipped department and contribute to providing a clean and safe environment for our service users, visitors, and staff.

You will be responsible for maintaining a well-equipped department and contribute to providing a clean and safe environment for our service users, visitors, and staff.

The post holder will be based on labour ward with oversight of all areas within maternity. They will assist in the monitoring, maintaining, cleaning and infection control on the Maternity unit.

The Housekeeper will ensure all stock are suitably ordered and stored correctly. All treatment areas and stationary cupboards should be kept clean and tidy. The role will include running general errands and duties such as pharmacy runs and assisting with light refreshments and meals for our service users and visitors when necessary.

Working times
The hours are flexible and can be worked around other commitments such as childcare or other responsibilities. There would be no requirement to work nightshifts, but there are opportunities to work some weekends if this is preferred.

Our benefits

**We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including**:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

**A full description of the role is available in the attachment**: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

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Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.