Housekeeper

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Upton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based healthcare institution seeks a housekeeper to maintain cleanliness and functionality in clinical environments. The ideal candidate will ensure high standards of cleanliness and assist the nursing team by managing equipment and stock levels. Experience in a clinical setting and knowledge of health and safety regulations are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining cleanliness in a clinical environment.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to report and coordinate repairs for equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness of all clinical equipment.
• Ensure equipment and environments are in good working order.
• Liaise for repair of faulty equipment.

Job description

Overview

The housekeeper is an integral member of the team who will work alongside the Nursing team in maintaining a high standard of cleanliness, a functional working environment and adequate stock levels for units with a high turnover of patients requiring a high volume of stock.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness of all clinical equipment.
• Ensure all equipment and the clean room / mop room environment is in good working order at all times and report appropriately if not.
• Maintain clinic equipment in good working order and liaise with Ebme for repair of faulty equipment. Ensure PAT testing of all equipment is up to date.
• Maintain Health and Safety in the workplace and complete risk assessments and electrical checks as required.
• Ensure adequate stock levels in high turnover units. Report any issues with stock.