Housekeeper

Job summary

The post holder will provide non-clinical support to the unit team carrying out tasks assigned to the individual under the supervision of Registered Nurses on Ward.The essence of the role is to assist in maintaining as safe and clean working environment for patients and staff, to support the nutritional needs of patients by supporting the ordering and delivery of catering supplies and meals, and to ensure that stocks and supplies are kept at adequate levelswithin the ward environment.The post holder will have autonomy in the ordering of stores, the reporting of faults and the initiation of works as required ensuring safe and smooth running of the Ward.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has become available to join the Stroke Unit team as a Housekeeper. This role requires the successful post holder to have good communication and organisational skills.

The role involves undertaking audits, valuable in achieving Trust targets to promote and maintain good infection control outcomes for patients and the clinical environment.

You will need to be flexible, adaptable and able to use your own initiative as well as following instruction to undertake this role. You will be expected to report to the Clinical Sister/Clinical Nurse Manager regularly updating them on your progress or to highlight areas for improvement.

As part of your role you will need to work closely with the procurement services to maintain and resource stock and new items required to maintain a safe clinical area.

You will be part of a multi- disciplinary team and need to be confident, proactive and resilient in this role to achieve the expected standards of the job description.

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.