Housekeeper - Paeds

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Housekeeper to join our paediatric team at Bradford Royal Infirmary. This is a part time post, each week you will be required to work one long shift ( and one short shift ( or The days will vary from week to week and will include some weekends.

Main duties of the job

You will complete tasks as requested by the Ward Management Team which may include ordering, laundry, stocking up, taking delivery of items, audits, ordering and distributing patient meals/refreshments and supporting ward staff in their daily tasks. This list is not exhaustive.

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

We value people We are one team We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ward 30/32 has 41 inpatient beds and a 9 bedded assessment and short stay area. We have a busy clinical decisions area on the unit, where initial assessment of the child takes place. Ward 12 is the day case ward, it has 12 beds and a dedicated haematology area. We work within a friendly multi- disciplinary team from multiple specialities and disciplines such as surgery and medicine. The environment includes a play area, sensory/physiotherapy room and school room. We also have an adolescent lounge which was designed by local young people.

Please see the person specification and job description for further information about the role requirements.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of communicating professionally with others.

Desirable

Experience of working in a NHS/healthcare setting or equivalent

Skills

Essential

Numeracy and literacy skills. Ability to organise and manage own workload. Basic IT skills.

Knowledge

Essential

Ability, commitment and aptitude to learn all elements of the housekeeper role. Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Qualifications

Essential

Basic Maths and English.

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