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Band 2 Housekeeper up to 30 hours per week, permanent
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic housekeeper who wants to work as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team. Previous experience as a housekeeper is not essential as in-house training will be provided to ensure you are fully equipped to meet the demands of this role.
The Emergency Assessment Unit/Ward 6 is a 26 bedded assessment unit and short stay ward based at the West Cumberland Hospital Whitehaven. We are a fast paced environment, caring for acutely unwell patients.
- Monitor and replenish Ward stock including preparing stock and non-stock requisitions for approval.
- Monitor and maintain high standards of cleaning and hygiene standards of ward including; treatment room/stock room/store rooms/staff rooms/offices/ kitchen (including fridge and microwave), ensuring all equipment/utensils and surfaces are clean at all times, eg discarding out of date food, stock rotation.
- Monitor the safe disposal of waste.
- Support the Ward Manager in helping to ensure the ward environment is safe and tidy including the removal of any hazards/clutter.
- Report equipment faults and monitor repairs.
- Report any accidents or incidents as per Trust policy.
- Prepare and serve hot/cold beverages at the scheduled times.
- Update patient food diaries.
- Serve patients meals, adhering to food hygiene regulations.
- Be aware of increased nutritional needs. Ensure these needs are met by assisting patients to eat and drink, eg cutting up food, placing food within easy
- Liaise with patients and carers to ensure they have sufficient supply of clothing and toiletries.

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time’:

- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
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Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
**Disclosure and Barring Service**:
**Standard Check**: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
**Enhanced Check**: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
- Subject to eligibility

Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.