Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Housekeeper

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, professional and organised housekeeper to join the Maternity Ward Team

The role of housekeeper is fundamental to the safe, efficient operation and organisation of the ward environment. The post holder will work within a multi-disciplinary team under direct supervision of the ward managers and midwives.

The successful individual will be expected to support the maternity wards by undertaking a range of activities which contribute to the maintenance of a safe and clean environment. Duties will also include ordering, infection prevention control responsibilities, clerical tasks and planning and ordering patient menus and specialist dietary requirements and supporting women and families using the service.

The post holder will be required to work with the procurement team to maintain unit stock levels and ensure that stock levels are set to ensure availability of all required stock items.

The maternity ward housekeeper is a highly valued member of the maternity team - if you are hard-working and organised and want to join us please apply.

Main duties of the job

This role is essentially housekeeping, to support the productive operation of the maternity ward by undertaking a range of activities which contribute to the maintenance of a safe and clean environment, including maintenance of the clinical environment, control of infection with some clerical duties.

Maintaining unit stock levels and ensuring that stock levels are set to ensure availability of all required stock items, but that there is not an over stock of any items. Providing refreshments to patients throughout the day. and ensuring efficient management of meal service.

About us

We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

Date posted

31 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per anum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

438-PB0479

Job locations

Royal Preston Hospital

Preston

PR2 9HT

Job description

Job responsibilities

The maternity ward is a busy environment, with a fast pace. We are looking for a housekeeper who can be organised, motivated and who wants to be part of the care provided to women and families.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Maintenance of clinical environment and control of infection control issues.
To ensure the safe storage of equipment and maintenance of unit stock levels
To assist in the efficient flow of patients through the unit
To prepare and serve hot/cold drinks and snacks as required.
Clerical duties
Assist with unit audits

Job description

Job responsibilities

The maternity ward is a busy environment, with a fast pace. We are looking for a housekeeper who can be organised, motivated and who wants to be part of the care provided to women and families.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Maintenance of clinical environment and control of infection control issues.
To ensure the safe storage of equipment and maintenance of unit stock levels
To assist in the efficient flow of patients through the unit
To prepare and serve hot/cold drinks and snacks as required.
Clerical duties
Assist with unit audits

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

Educated to GCSE or equivalent level

Desirable

GCSE Maths & English Grade C or above OR level 2 Numeracy skills and level 2 Literacy skills)
Basic food hygiene certificate

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working with the public
Aware of the concept and application of confidentiality

Desirable

Previous experience of working with patients or in a healthcare setting

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

Educated to GCSE or equivalent level

Desirable

GCSE Maths & English Grade C or above OR level 2 Numeracy skills and level 2 Literacy skills)
Basic food hygiene certificate

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working with the public
Aware of the concept and application of confidentiality

Desirable

Previous experience of working with patients or in a healthcare setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Preston

PR2 9HT

Employer's website

https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Preston

PR2 9HT

Employer's website

https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)