Clinical Housekeeper

King's College Hospital, Orpington, Greater London

Clinical Housekeeper

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King's College Hospital, Orpington, Greater London

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 days ago, 17 Oct | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 5525c5434bde41cfbf0256bdb373b88d

Full Job Description

The post holder will work as an integral member of a specified ward. They will form part of the team to deliver quality services particularly pertaining to infection control, audit and non-clinical patient services.

The post holder will be required to work closely with contractors and support services. They will monitor quality standards and arrange for deficiencies to be rectified.

To assist the Sister / Charge Nurse in ensuring a clean and tidy, safe and comfortable ward environment for patients.

To work with all staff, patients and members of the public to achieve high standards of infection control.

Working with nursing staff to ensure patients receive food and beverages according to their needs.

Do you have experience in a clinical environment? Are you looking for a change? Then our housekeeper opportunity may be what you are looking for.

We are looking for someone who is organised, pays attention to detail and can work without direct supervision. You will have excellent spoken and written communication skills and be computer literate.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.