Ward Housekeeper

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days leave plus bank holidays

NHS pension

Enhanced pay for unsocial hours

Flexible and agile working

Maternity, paternity and adoption help

Staff networks

Health and wellbeing opportunities

In-house training provided

Job summary

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust is seeking a Ward Housekeeper on Willows Ward. The role focuses on keeping the ward clean, hygienic and stocked, including food and kitchen areas, and on serving drinks, snacks and meals.

This 18-hour weekday post (Monday to Friday) includes in-house training for those without housekeeping experience. Applicants should have at least six months' experience in a care setting, nursing or housekeeping.

Qualifications

• Six months' experience in a care environment, either nursing or housekeeping.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
• NVQ 2 Cleaning Science (nice to have)
• Basic food hygiene qualification (nice to have)
• NVQ 2 in customer care (nice to have)

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain high standards of cleaning and hygiene across the ward, including treatment, stock and store rooms, the day room, offices and kitchen.
• Keep all equipment, utensils and surfaces clean at all times.
• Discard out-of-date food and rotate stock.
• Keep communal areas, day rooms and patient bays clean, tidy and welcoming.
• Support the Ward Manager in keeping the ward environment safe, removing hazards and clutter.
• Report accidents and incidents in line with Trust policy.
• Prepare and serve hot and cold beverages at scheduled times.
• Prepare and serve hot and cold snacks as requested.
• Serve patients' meals in line with food hygiene regulations.
• Recognise increased nutritional needs and help patients eat and drink, for example by cutting up food or placing it within reach.
• Liaise with patients and carers to make sure they have enough clothing and toiletries.

Job description

This Ward Housekeeper post is on Willows Ward, an 18-bed stroke and rehabilitation ward within Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust. The role centres on keeping the ward clean, hygienic and stocked, including food and kitchen areas, and on serving drinks, snacks and meals. It is an 18-hour weekday post, Monday to Friday, and in-house training is given to those without housekeeping experience. Applicants need at least six months' experience in a care setting, either nursing or housekeeping.

What the job involves

• Monitor and maintain high standards of cleaning and hygiene across the ward, including treatment, stock and store rooms, the day room, offices and kitchen
• Keep all equipment, utensils and surfaces clean at all times
• Discard out-of-date food and rotate stock
• Keep communal areas, day rooms and patient bays clean, tidy and welcoming
• Support the Ward Manager in keeping the ward environment safe, removing hazards and clutter
• Report accidents and incidents in line with Trust policy
• Prepare and serve hot and cold beverages at scheduled times
• Prepare and serve hot and cold snacks as requested
• Serve patients' meals in line with food hygiene regulations
• Recognise increased nutritional needs and help patients eat and drink, for example by cutting up food or placing it within reach
• Liaise with patients and carers to make sure they have enough clothing and toiletries

What’s required

Experience

• Six months' experience working in a care environment, in nursing or housekeeping

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, verbally and in writing

Nice to have

• NVQ 2 Cleaning Science
• Basic food hygiene qualification
• NVQ 2 in customer care
• Understanding of the needs of older people and rehabilitation patients
• Understanding of infection control
• Basic Life Support

What’s offered

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension
• Enhanced pay for unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Maternity, paternity and adoption support
• Staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• In-house training provided