Housekeeper - Stirling Park (Rochester)

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in joining our service the chance to come and speak to members of our team to hear more about these exciting opportunities. We are holding interviews on the day.
Housekeepers are an integral part of the infection control system at the hospital, and must be able to work within a team or on their own.
We are now seeking to recruit permanent Housekeepers who will be responsible for the cleaning of wards and departments to cover staff absences in a variety of shifts., To carry out the cleaning duties safely and effectively, in accordance with the NHS National Standards
To carry out Hostess Duties safely and effectively, in accordance with the Trust Catering Policies and Environmental Standards
To perform housekeeping and/or Hostess Duties as required by Team Leaders
Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.
We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today., (Please note this role is working for Medway Maritime hospital - but role will be carried out our records department in Stirling Park - Rochester)
Responsible for ensuring the safe disposal/packaging of waste as per NHSS policy for example Clinical Waste, Household Waste.
Clean and prepare ward food trolleys for meal service.
Deliver food service trolley to wards.
Assisting nursing staff during managed meal times with portioning and plating food from food trolley at ward level.
Prepare and deliver ward stores and supplies to wards and departments.
Reporting details of faults and failures of electrical equipment /fabric of the building to Team Leader or Ward Manager.
Responsible for the completion of records/log sheets and personal signing in/out sheets.
Complete all working schedules and any other relevant paperwork accurately within given timelines where applicable.
Responsible for safe/secure/hygienic storage of various stocks at ward / department level e.g. cleaning chemicals, consumables, dry /refrigerated food stuffs and equipment.
The post holder will follow all guidance and procedures relating to Healthcare Associated Infection to ensure their safety and that of others, to prevent the spread of infection.

Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision of Better, Best, Brilliant is achieved. Our culture and values are what drives the Trust and is the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.
Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious environment.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement which will not mean sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.
All of our substantive & fixed term employees can enjoy a range of staff benefits, a gym, an active health and wellbeing programme, an on-site nursery and a cycle to work scheme.
We are taking positive action to ensure that we can attract, recruit and retain the best talent and would welcome more applicants from under - represented groups to support the Trusts commitment to a diverse, inclusive and an employer of choice workforce.
All staff at Medway comply the Trust's and the Kent and Medway Safeguarding Board's policies on safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.