Housekeeper

We are looking for an motivated , hardworking house keeper to join our fantastic Emergency Department within the Medicine and Urgent Care Division.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and friendly person who is able to deliver a high standard of care and be able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team assisting staff in the emergency department to maintain a safe, clean and comfortable environment for our patients, their families and visitors.

To work as part of the team you must be highly motivated and able to prioritise your workload. You must also be able to demonstrate an adaptable, enthusiastic approach to your work, and the ability to manage your workload with various competing demands for your time and attention within a busy clinical area.

If so, and you like a challenge, working in a fast paced environment, then this may be the job for you.

To act as Housekeeper, ensuring the patient service and the clinical environment are managed and maintained to appropriate standards.

To maintain a high standard of cleanliness without direct supervision.

To support the department staff in the smooth running of their areaand to come into contact with patients.

The post holder will be instrumental in ensuring patients' nutritional requirements are met.

The post holder is required to use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patient

Communications

• To communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team, under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• To carry out some administrative related tasks for the benefit of the ward
• To communicate effectively when giving/receiving verbal and written information.
  
  

Responsibility for Patient Care

• To maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• To carry out any tasks required to maintain the safety, cleanliness and tidiness of the ward area.
• To carry out duties as required, to meet aspects of ward catering (i.e – to help give out the patients meals
• To carry out routine ward maintenance activities.
  
  

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits We Offer To You

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union– for local financial advice
  
  

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Bethan Jones Job title: Unit Manager Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 0161 419 5480

For more information or an informal enquiry please contact

Sr. Beth Jones

0161 419 5480