Ward Service Officer

Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust is seeking ward services staff to clean wards, theatres, isolation areas and general spaces to a high standard in a busy hospital environment. Training will be provided; previous cleaning experience is required and catering experience is desirable, with meal service to in-patients part of the role.

You will work in a supportive team, using industrial cleaning machines, and contribute to safe, clean surroundings for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience is required.
• Previous catering experience is desirable.
• Full training will be given.

Responsibilities

• Clean wards, departments, Theatres, isolation areas and general areas to a high standard, including bathrooms and W/Cs.
• Operate heavy industrial cleaning machines (scrubbers) as needed.
• Provide food and beverage services to in-patients.

Skills

Cleaning

Food service

Job description

The ward service department currently have positions available for people who would like to work in a busy healthcare setting and are willing to work hard to help make the patient stay a safe one by maintaining a high level of cleanliness.

These positions involve cleaning of wards, departments, Theatres, isolation areas and general areas. We also provide breakfast, lunch and supper meal services to in-patients

The main duties are cleaning wards, departments, Theatres, isolation areas and general areas to a high standard. This includes cleaning of sanitary areas i.e bathroom and W/C's. The use of heavy industrial cleaning machines i.e scrubber dryers.

Ward Services also provide food and beverage services to in-patients.

Full training will be given but previous cleaning experience is required. Previous catering experience is desirable.

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population.” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Carol williams Job title: Ward Service Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0121 507 3629