Ward Housekeeper — Rehab Ward (Part-Time)

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Chester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage

Job summary

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part-time Ward Housekeeper for Maple Ward in Chester. The role supports the clinical and domestic teams to keep the ward clean, well-stocked and welcoming, enabling high-quality patient care and a comfortable environment for staff.

You will manage laundry, cleaning, supplies and IPC standards, and work around a 26.25-hour week, with progression via in-post training under Prepare to Care. RLW applies and DBS checks are required.

Qualifications

• Good basic knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety, including infection control.
• Customer service, internal and external.
• Communicate effectively with patients, their families and carers.
• Work effectively in teams, appreciating the roles of other staff and agencies involved in the care of patients.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical, housekeeping and patient supplies including checks, ordering and organising in line with ward budget.
• Liaise with suppliers and obtain quotes, purchase orders etc.
• Reporting maintenance issues and proactively follow them up to resolution.
• Assist in maintaining cleaning standards on the Ward, including specialist cleaning of surfaces and furnishings and check all jobs on the cleaning checklist are completed.
• Support compliance with Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) standards.
• Assist with laundry and help to maintain patient bedrooms and communal areas.
• Support patients at mealtimes and helping ensure they have what they need throughout the day.
• Identifying and resolving day-to-day issues that affect the ward environment and patient experience.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Infection control

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication with patients

Education

NVQ Level 1 cleaning

NVQ Level 2 in cleaning

NVQ Level 2 in Care

Basic Food Hygiene

Job description

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part-time Ward Housekeeper for Maple Ward in Chester. The role supports the clinical and domestic teams to keep the ward clean, well-stocked and welcoming, enabling high-quality patient care and a comfortable environment for staff.

You will manage laundry, cleaning, supplies and IPC standards, and work around a 26.25-hour week, with progression via in-post training under Prepare to Care. RLW applies and DBS checks are required.