Housekeeper - Ward 11

Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Housekeeper at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.
This position is for Ward 11 - Renal and General Medicine Ward.We are hoping to recruit into a part-time position, which would be 12 hours per week.
The position would be for 2 12 hour shifts per week, with alternate weekend working.We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking Housekeeper, who will work as an integral part of the ward team ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment at all times.Applicants must have excellent communication and organisational skills and be able to work under non-direct supervision, prioritising your own workload.
It is necessary to have a flexible approach within this role and be able to respond appropriately to the demands of an ever changing workload.You will need excellent interpersonal skills, as you will be liaising with and helping patients throughout the working day.
You will also be required to communicate with all levels of staff both face to face and over the telephone.The post holder will be expected to take ownership of the stock levels within the department, to include ordering of stock.
You will also be required to maintain a high level of cleanliness within the department.
Main duties of the job Recent experience in cleaning duties and use of chemicals and equipment is essential along with an awareness of health and safety as you will be working in a demanding environment.
You are also required to be IT literate.
Previous experience with stock control and the use of Oracle is desirable.Applicants with previous experience in a health care setting are desirable, however, you will need to demonstrate commitment to developing yourself to support the nursing team in caring for patients and ensuring the patient experience is positive.
About us The candidate requires experience in cleaning duties, the use of chemicals and equipment is essential along with an awareness of health and safety, as you will be working in a demanding environment.
You are also required to be IT literate.
Previous experience with stock control and the use of Oracle is desirable .
This role also is a patient facing role and excellent communication skills are required.
Job description Job responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE's (Grade 9- 4 or equivalent) including Maths and English Personal Qualities Essential Ability to communicate effectively - face to face /telephone, non verbal and written communication skills.
Experience Essential Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
Ability to prioritise and manage own workload.