Housekeeper

Job summary

The post holder will work as an integral part of the Outpatient team. They will be responsible for the co-ordination of all patient facilities/services in the Outpatient area and for ensuring a safe and comfortable environment.

The main element of the role is to support ward managers in the running of the unit, together with the other specified tasks to meet individual patient needs, as determined by the Departmental Sister or Nurse in Charge.

The post holder will be required to work closely with the nursing team and other departments. They will monitor quality standards and rectify deficiencies in liaison with the Ward Managers.

Main duties of the job

The position involves maintaining the high standards the role demands. The successful candidate will possess:

• To ensure a clean and tidy environment for patients and visitors.
• To order stock and maintain stock control.
• Report equipment that needs repair and maintenance to EBME.
• Order drugs from Pharmacy and put away, checking dates and taking out of date drugs back to pharmacy.
• To be aware of any changes to waste categorisation etc and make sure all staff aware by displaying posters.
• Ability to communicate on all levels and work as a team.
• Good IT skills.
• Excellent organisation and coordinating skills.
• Be able to work independently and prioritise work.
• Adhere to BCU values.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.