Band 2 - Housekeeper, Tudor Ward, Medicine

An opportunity has arisen for a Housekeeper to join our professional, caring, and friendly team on Tudor ward, which is a Covid Isolation Ward.
We are looking for someone who is passionate and enthusiastic about patient care. You will be working in a multidisciplinary team and will need to be able to think on the spot, to be proactive, empathetic, and good team player.
We provide development opportunities to all members of our team and you will receive a fully induction and support in your role including a supernumerary period shadowing an experienced housekeeper.
The working hours will be Monday to Friday from 07:00-1500
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities if you need help please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment., The role of Housekeeper is vital for the smooth running of the department and you will be responsible for supporting the nursing team with non-clinical tasks, ordering patient's food, and providing patients with meals, drinks and snacks as requested, and help maintain a safe, clean, comfortable environment for patients.
You will also be responsible for monitoring, ordering, and managing the storeroom supplies to ensure that the department is kept well stocked.
You will also be responsible for escalating appropriately environmental issues such as broken macerators, fridges, cleanliness etc.
The successful post holder will also need to ensure a high standard of cleanliness in both patient and non-patient areas.

Working for our organisation
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. https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [email protected]
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Prepare and serve meals.
Ordering of provisions.
Undertake auditing.
Maintenance of clean environment.
Reporting of maintenance work.
Ordering of some equipment.
Please see the attached job description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.