Housekeeper/Ward Support Assistant

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Poole; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in Poole seeks a housekeeper on a 6-month fixed term contract to maintain a ward environment that is safe, tidy and welcoming for patients and families. They will support patients to meet nutritional and hydration needs, serving meals and drinks.

The role requires a hardworking, motivated individual who can work well in a team and also manage workload independently.

Qualifications

• Hardworking, highly motivated individual.
• Able to work well in a team and independently.
• Experience in cleaning and stock rotation.
• Support patients' dietary and hydration needs.
• Read full job description for details.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning and stock ordering for the ward.
• Work with domestic and nursing teams to ensure a clean, safe ward.
• Assist with patients' nutritional needs and meals.
• Coordinate with ward sister on service provision.

Skills

Hardworking

Teamwork

Independence

Cleaning

Stock management

Nutritional support

Job description

B2 is a 24 bedded surgical ward, looking after planned and emergency surgical patients in a range of specialities. We are seeking a housekeeper to join on a 6month fixed contract, to help us maintain a ward environment that is safe, tidy and welcoming to our patients and their families. They will also support patients to meet their nutritional and hydration needs, serving meals and drinks.

We are looking for an hard working, highly motivated individual who will work well as a member of the team, but is also confident to manage their workload independently. We are committed to providing a high standard of care to our patients and are looking for someone with similar values.

They will be responsible for assisting the ward sister in the coordination and provision of services, ensuring that the ward is a clean, safe and a comfortable environment and provide essential support to patients in fulfilling their dietary and nutritional needs.

The applicant will be responsible for general cleaning, stock ordering and rotation. They will work alongside the domestic team to ensure the ward is clean and clutter free.

They will also be responsible for ensuring patient's nutritional needs are met, working closely with the nursing team to ensure patients correct daily dietary advice and meals, To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.