Neonatal Unit Lead Housekeeper (7-Day Coverage)

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Housekeeper to join the Neonatal Unit team. You will provide 7 day a week housekeeping across the unit, supervise Nursery Support Worker team, manage stores and linen, and support infection prevention alongside clinical staff.

Working under the nurse in charge, you will communicate with facilities and other departments to maintain high cleanliness standards, plan and manage workloads, and contribute to delivering

Responsibilities

• Provide 7 day a week housekeeper cover, for the neonatal unit.
• Be willing to learn and attend training in the Housekeeper role, until competent in all aspects of the role.
• In negotiation with the Nursery Support Worker Team manager, each housekeeper will have areas of the work role for which they lead in practice, enabling best use of individual interests, skills and knowledge.
• Work as an integral part of the Nursery Support Worker team, providing a high-quality service that ensures the requirements of the ward are met.
• To supervise the Nursery Support Worker team, ensuring compliance with all relevant procedures, infection control policies and legislation.
• The post holder will be required to work effectively as part of the ward/department team, as well as working closely with contractors, support services and other departments. They will monitor quality standards, report deficiencies and take appropriate action taken to the nurse in charge.

Job description

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Housekeeper to join the Neonatal Unit team. You will provide 7 day a week housekeeping across the unit, supervise Nursery Support Worker team, manage stores and linen, and support infection prevention alongside clinical staff.

Working under the nurse in charge, you will communicate with facilities and other departments to maintain high cleanliness standards, plan and manage workloads, and contribute to delivering