Housekeeper

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is seeking a Housekeeper to support the Endoscopy team and Ward Manager in coordinating patient facilities and services to maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment.

The post holder will contribute to stock control, waste management, and safety practices, with Welsh/English language applications welcomed. NHS experience and NVQ level 3 are preferred, and the role involves working within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 qualification required.
• Experience of undertaking a Housekeeper role.
• Experience working in a NHS environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a clean and tidy environment for patients and visitors.
• Order stock and maintain stock control.
• Report equipment requiring repair/maintenance to EBME.
• Inform staff of changes to waste categorisation by displaying posters.
• Promote health and safety culture within the workplace.
• Ensure department has sufficient stocks to meet patient and staff needs.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Stock control

Education

NVQ level 3

Job description

The post holder will work as an integral part of the Endoscopy team.

They will support the Ward Manager to ensure the co-ordination of all patient/facilities/services and for ensuring a safe and comfortable environment.

Main duties of the job

The main element of the role is to support the Manager in the running of the department, together with other specified tasks to meet individual patients needs, as determined by the Departmental Sister or nurse in charge.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job responsibilities

To ensure a clean and tidy environment for patients and visitors.

To order stock and maintain stock control.

Report equipment that needs repair and maintenance to EBME

To be aware of any changes to waste categorisation etc and make sure all staff aware by displaying posters.

To ensure own actions reduce risk to health and safety and to promote a health and safety culture within the workplace.

To ensure the department has sufficient stocks to meet patient and staff needs.

Qualifications

• Qualification in NVQ level 3
• Experience of undertaking a Housekeeper role

Experience

• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team. Experience of dealing with members of the public.
• Experience of working for a NHS organisation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£26,813 to £27,890 a yearper annum pro rata