Housekeeper - CRCH CATU

Job summary

The Camborne and Redruth Community Assessment Treatment Unit (CATU) aims to undertake patient management nearer to home linking into the care provided by GP teams

The CATU is an exciting place to work; a nurse led unit at Camborne and Redruth Community Hospital. Created to accept patients from Home or ED, nurses and healthcare assistants are using their assessment skills and developing practical skills.

We are looking for dynamic people who wish to join our team and expand their skill set within support roles, with the opportunity to support dynamic patient flow within a multidisciplinary team which includes doctors, occupational therapists and physiotherapists.

Main duties of the job

To provide housekeeping services to the ward sister within the ward environment. The post holder will work as an integral part of the ward team. He/she will be responsible for the co-ordination of all patient facilities/services in the ward area and for ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment.

The main elements of the role are ensuring the delivery of cleaning, catering and minor maintenance, together with other specified tasks to meet patient needs, as determined by the ward sister/charge nurse. The post holder will be required to work closely with the Senior General Services Assistant, contractors and support services departments. He/she will monitor quality standards and rectify deficiencies.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health.We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases.Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.