Ward Housekeeper

Job summary

We are looking for a dedicated Housekeeper to join our Sub acute rehabilitation Ward. This is to support the housekeeping team to maintain a functional busy ward.

Consisting of 32 beds made up 6 bays and 6 side rooms. You will work alongside an established and excellent Multi Disciplinary team to provide patient centred care.

Co-ordinate all facilities services in the ward area and work as part of the clinical team to ensure clean, safe and comfortable environment participate with the ward Leader and Modern Matron in delivering key National Standards i.e Essence Of Care, Better Hospital Food, National Standards Of Cleanliness, PEAT Standards, Winning Ways.

All employees have an individual responsibility to have a knowledge of and employ the basic principles of infection control practice and to ensure adherence to the requirements in the Infection Control Manual.

Main duties of the job

In conjunction with the Modern Matron and Ward Leader, assist and participate in the monitoring and maintaining of cleaning standards on the ward.

Identify and ensure problems are rectified where appropriate

Report problems to the Ward Leader and Housekeeping Services Department.

Spot cleaning i.e ensure spillages are dealt with swiftly and efficiently, sanitary areas are checked regularly

Upkeep of ward appearance i.e remove clutter, tidy notice boards, attend to storage requirements, signage etc ensuring PEAT environmental standards are adhered too, throughout the ward

Maintain upkeep and appearance of patient bed area

Responsible for maintaining the linen trolley is adequately stocked, order replacements as necessary

Liaise with Housekeeping Department with regard to specialist cleaning i.e carpet cleaning, curtain changes

About us

Thank you for your interest in this role.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.

The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.

For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.

Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.

Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.