Band 2 - Housekeeper, Emergency Medicine
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Watford
Band 2 - Housekeeper, Emergency Medicine
£24873
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Watford
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 4 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: cef4ea9b21e64896bbec829b87de51ff
Full Job Description
- The post holder will work as an integral part of the Ward Team, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- You will be responsible for the co-ordination of all patient facilities services within the ward area, to ensure a clean, safe and comfortable environment.
- The main elements of the role are to ensure the delivery of catering, minor maintenance, and cleaning together with other specified tasks to meet individual patient needs as determined by the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse/Matron.
- The post holder will be required to work closely with contractors and support service departments.
- You will monitor quality standards, report deficiencies and take appropriate action.
We have a high patient turnover and promote good patient flow. Our patients can present with many medical conditions and can be any age from 16yrs upwards. We are looking for someone who is highly motivated, enthusiastic, proactive, and who is committed to providing high quality care and delivering excellence to our patients. This is a busy and dynamic area and you will be part of a skilled, motivated hardworking, fun and caring team. You will need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.This post is for full time long days (07.15-19:45).
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.