Ward Housekeeper - Clean, Safe Care in Stroke Ward

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Ward Housekeeper to join Ward 9 at Freeman Hospital. The role involves maintaining a safe, clean ward environment with general housekeeping duties including kitchen hygiene, fridge monitoring, laundry and waste disposal.

You will support qualified staff in infection control and contribute to high standards of cleanliness daily, ensuring bed spaces are tidy and stock is managed using a computer ordering system.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of infection prevention and control.
• Understanding of confidentiality.
• Understanding of basic safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Be an effective member of the multidisciplinary team assisting the Ward/Department to maintain a safe, clean and comfortable environment for the patients, their families and visitors.
• Report any concerns regarding the patient’s condition to the qualified nurse.
• Maintain patients’ privacy and dignity at all times.
• Report to the Nurse in Charge any issues that may prevent cleaning or compromise the safety of the environment.
• Actively contribute to the provision of nutrition of the patients on the Ward/Department.
• May undertake administrative and clinical duties as required.
• To abide by Trust policies and procedures.

Skills

Infection control

Confidentiality

Safeguarding

Literacy & numeracy

Education

NVQ Level 2

Tools

eRecord system

Computer ordering system

Job description

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Ward Housekeeper to join Ward 9 at Freeman Hospital. The role involves maintaining a safe, clean ward environment with general housekeeping duties including kitchen hygiene, fridge monitoring, laundry and waste disposal.

You will support qualified staff in infection control and contribute to high standards of cleanliness daily, ensuring bed spaces are tidy and stock is managed using a computer ordering system.