Ward Housekeeper - Spinal Injuries Ward

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our multi-professional team at the Northwest Regional Spinal Injuries Centre at Southport District General Hospital.

We are looking for a committed individual who would like to take on a challenge and help further develop the role of ward-based Housekeeper within the hospital setting. The ability to work alongside and support clinical staff with the day to day running of the ward environment is essential. Good communication skills and the ability to converse with all members of the multi-professional team are critical to the success of the role.

Previous experience of working in a Housekeeper type role is desirable although not essential as learning opportunities will be provided. Please note, this post is not part of the Domestic Services team and will be managed separately by the Ward Manager.

**Previous applicants need not apply**

Main duties of the job

The ward-based Housekeeper role is a key part of the multi-professional team & vital in supporting the smooth running of the clinical areas. The role involves ensuring equipment is clean and working, ready for use and appropriate stock levels are maintained at point of care by carrying out regular stock checks and assisting the ordering process in a timely manner.

Stock rotation is vital in ensuring disposable items are used within the required time frame and new stock is ordered accordingly.

The role will also involve an element of cleaning and maintaining equipment used by ward-based staff i.e. patient monitors, and regularly carrying out equipment checks to ensure PAT testing has been completed.

About us

The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.

From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.

The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.

Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:

• CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
• SAFETY that is of the highest standards
• COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
• SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
• PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients

Our achievements include:

• Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits.