Housekeeper

The Methodist Church in Britain; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part-time housekeeper for Ward 34 to support catering, cleaning and stock on the orthopaedic team. The role focuses on welcoming patients and maintaining a clean, safe ward with proactive communication to staff and relatives.

Shifts are on Saturdays and Sundays 07:30–16:00. Full training is provided, prior NHS experience is not essential. An Enhanced DBS check is required to fulfil the role.

Qualifications

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
• Experience dealing with the general public.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with nutrition and hydration on the ward.
• Keep unit and patient areas clean and tidy.
• Complete weekly and monthly cleaning tasks to a high standard and document.
• Manage ward stock.
• Welcome and communicate with patients, staff and relatives in person and by telephone.
• Ensure catering, cleaning and maintenance services are provided on the ward.
• Coordinate patient facilities to keep the ward clean, safe and comfortable.
• Undertake other non-clinical duties as directed by the ward sister or charge nurse.
• Liaise with support service departments.
• Deliver facilities services to maintain the patient environment.
• Follow infection prevention and control policies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organising and coordinating

Prioritising workload

Initiative

Independent working

Education

Basic numeracy and literacy

Job description

Part-time housekeeper post on Ward 34 at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, working within the orthopaedic team. The job centres on the ward's catering, cleaning and stock, and on welcoming and communicating with patients, staff and relatives. Shifts run on Saturdays and Sundays from 07:30 to 16:00, and full training is given, so prior NHS experience is not essential. An enhanced DBS check is required.

What the job involves

• Assist patients with their nutrition and hydration needs
• Ensure unit and patient areas are clean and tidy
• Ensure weekly and monthly cleaning tasks are completed to a high standard and documented
• Manage stock
• Communicate with staff, patients and relatives in person and by telephone, including welcoming people to the unit
• Ensure effective provision of catering, cleaning and maintenance services on the ward
• Co-ordinate patient facilities in the ward area to keep it clean, safe and comfortable
• Undertake other non-clinical duties to meet individual patient needs, as directed by the ward sister or charge nurse
• Liaise with support service departments
• Assist the ward sister or charge nurse in delivering facilities services to maintain the patient environment
• Comply with policies, procedures and training on infection prevention and control

What’s required

Qualifications

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Experience

• Experience dealing with the general public

Skills & knowledge

• Good verbal and written communication
• Communicating at all levels, including with patients and staff
• Good organising and co-ordinating skills
• Prioritising work
• Using initiative
• Working independently

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Team working
• Good disposition with a proactive and positive approach
• Sensitive to patient needs, including confidentiality
• Diplomatic and honest
• Efficient and enthusiastic
• Flexibility

Nice to have

• Housekeeping experience within the NHS or a similar-sized organisation
• Training in areas such as health and safety