Ward Services & Stock Coordinator

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Housekeeper role on Hatton ward at South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust supports nursing staff by managing stock, keeping the ward clean and safe, and handling admin tasks on Lorenzo. The post involves weekend shifts, working flexibly as duties change at short notice, and assisting with patient nutrition and reception duties during ward rounds.

You will use Integra to order stock, perform compliance checks, monitor ward fridges and ensure patient privacy and dignity at all

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs or equivalent.
• Literacy and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Order and manage ward stock and stationery using Integra.
• Carry out compliance checks, including oxygen and suction checks and PAT test dates.
• Keep the ward clean, safe and comfortable, including lockers, bedside tables, nursing equipment, trolleys and the sluice.
• Support nursing staff with patient food ordering, meal service, feeding assistance and nutrition charts.
• Take responsibility for the ward pantry, ward fridge temperature monitoring and clearing out-of-date items from the drug and staff fridges.
• Monitor cleaning, food, linen and environment service, and report maintenance issues and response times.
• Help resolve issues raised in cleaning, nursing and estates audits.
• Answer the ward telephone during ward rounds and welcome visitors.
• Clean and prepare bed areas after discharge, assist with bed making and clean commodes regularly.
• Work with the cleaning team on floor cleaning day, advising on equipment and supervising patient movement safely and with dignity.
• Carry out admin on the trust computer system, including filing records, printing labels, ordering notes and admitting patients.
• Maintain patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality, and respond to patient concerns through nursing staff.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Patient confidentiality

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Prioritising workload

Education

GCSEs

Tools

Integra

Lorenzo

Job description

The Housekeeper role on Hatton ward at South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust supports nursing staff by managing stock, keeping the ward clean and safe, and handling admin tasks on Lorenzo. The post involves weekend shifts, working flexibly as duties change at short notice, and assisting with patient nutrition and reception duties during ward rounds.

You will use Integra to order stock, perform compliance checks, monitor ward fridges and ensure patient privacy and dignity at all