RP219966 - Ward Housekeeper

NHS Grampian; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Ward Housekeeper for Woodend Hospital in Aberdeen. The successful applicant will be a team player with strong communication skills, responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness in a patient care environment. The role requires enthusiasm, compassion, and a commitment to patient rehabilitation. Experience in a clinical setting is desirable, with training provided. Applications should be submitted through Jobtrain.

Benefits

Free parking

Public transport nearby

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, dynamic, caring and compassionate.
• Keen interest in Patient Rehabilitation.
• Experience within a clinical setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work as a Housekeeper within the Links Unit.
• Develop the role to meet the needs of the department.
• Ensure high quality patient-focused care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Job description

Overview

Woodend Hospital - Ward Housekeeper - Band 2. Links Unit Woodend Hospital, Aberdeen, is a 22 bedded mixed rehabilitation unit caring for individuals who have undergone amputation or who are recovering from an orthopaedic injury/surgery. We are looking for a team player with excellent communication skills to perform this role safely and efficiently. The successful applicant will join a well motivated and dynamic multidisciplinary team who strive to deliver the highest level of care possible.

Responsibilities

To work as a Housekeeper within the Links Unit, using your own initiative and actively developing the role to meet the needs of the department. Please note: the description reflects the duties and standards expected of the post as part of the patient care environment.

Qualifications and attributes

Enthusiastic, dynamic, caring and compassionate with a keen interest in Patient Rehabilitation. Self-motivated and committed to delivering high quality patient‑focused care. Experience within a clinical setting is desirable, although not essential, as supervision and orientation will be provided.

Other information

For informal enquiries there is free parking at Woodend Hospital and public transport nearby for bus links. The salary for this post is pro rata to part-time hours if applicable. A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment. NHS Grampian is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.

Interview Date – TBC. This advert may close early if sufficient applications are received. NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

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Note: If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.