Housekeeper - Peterborough
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a Housekeeper to work within Cancer services at Woodlands Centre in Hinchingbrooke Hospital.
You must be organised, self motivated and enthuastic to join our Teams, and who would like to make a difference to the patient experience on the ward.
The Ward Housekeeper role is to support the Clinical Staff by maintaining and restocking all areas within the department, stock rotation and liaising with the materials management Team.
You will be expected to maintain high standards of organisation in the department by ensuring the department is kept tidy and clinical equipment is maintained.
If you feel you have the necessary skills, please apply.
****Please note we are not eligible to sponsor for this post****
Main duties of the job
Responsible for meeting and greeting new patients/visitors to the ward, ensuring they have up to date knowledge of planned patient flow and patient requirements relating to fluid, nutrition etc.
Ensure a high standard of tidiness and cleanliness is maintained in all parts of Woodlands Centre, and report identified problems to the Senior nurse.
Ensure Woodlands Centre is always tidy, deal with emergencies, spots, spills, and floods.
Cleaning of specialist equipment according to current policies and procedures relating to Infection Control, COSHH and Health and Safety, e.g., drip stands, O2 and suctions, Resus Trolley, ECG machine, infusion pumps in conjunction with domestic cleaning provider.
Ensure that there is an adequate supply of linen, and that linen is stored in a tidy and appropriate manner.
Work with other members of the Unit team to ensure adequate supplies of stationary, undertaking photocopying of local documents, policies and procedures when requested.
Stock up draws in the Treatment room and ensure store cupboard/Equipment cupboards are kept tidy and clean.
Ensure all areas are clean and tidy within the Unit. Participate in regular monthly cleaning audits or when required and instructed by the Unit Manager.
Your hours of work will be 22.5hrs, Monday to Friday excluding Bank Holidays.
***Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice***
About us
We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.
Benefits to you
- 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Career development and training;
- Wellbeing support and activities;
- In-house physiotherapy Service;
- On-site canteens with subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Details
Date posted
19 December 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
176-Med-5798789
Job locations
Woodlands Haematology & Oncology Day unit
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Huntingdon
PE29 6NT
Employer details
Employer name
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Woodlands Haematology & Oncology Day unit
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Huntingdon
PE29 6NT
Employer's website
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