Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Emergency Surgery and Elective Care Business unit on Ward 1 at the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital (NSECH).
Ward 1 is a 30 bed emergency trauma orthopaedic ward which is primarily responsible for trauma orthopaedic admissions originating in the Emergency department, transfers from outpatient clinics, other wards at NSECH and any other wards within the trust where patients require a specialist Orthopaedic review which requires surgical intervention or care. High risk elective orthopaedic surgery is also carried out on this site.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic housekeeper who wants to work as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team striving to deliver high standards of care. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and gain valuable experience within our departments.
Main duties of the job
Work under supervision of the Ward Manager/Qualified Nurse as part of the ward team to maintain a clean, safe and comfortable environment for patients, visitors and staff.
To ensure the daily upkeep, cleanliness and maintenance of the ward environment to the highest possible standards.
To assist in ensuring a clean, safe and hygienic ward environment, completing quality checks on all patient areas, trolleys and equipment on a daily basis.
To monitor stock levels, general ward cleaning consumables, stationary and store supplies appropriately on the ward.
To requisition minor maintenance repairs.
To assist patients with meals and assistance with feeding patients where appropriate.
Complete and submit departmental infection control Audits.
About us
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality - opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way! Please read 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Details
Date posted
07 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,169 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
319-7183053GH-HAS
Job locations
Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital
Northumbria Way
Cramlington
NE23 6NZ
Employer details
Employer name
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital
Northumbria Way
Cramlington
NE23 6NZ
Employer's website
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