Housekeeper - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Ward 23 is a busy trauma and orthopaedic ward caring for patients pre and post operatively.

As the housekeeper you are a vital part of the team; you will be responsible for the co-ordination of patient facility services and ensure the delivery of cleaning, catering and ancillary services for patients, to monitor the quality standards, reporting deficiencies and appropriate actions to the Senior Nurse.

The post-holder will work as part of the team carrying out tasks as specified by the Nurse in Charge.


If you are a caring, hardworking team player who can prioritise tasks effectively at short notice and work under pressure we invite you to apply.

Cleaning


To assist in the monitoring and maintaining of cleaning standards on the ward including the maintenance of the cleaning logs.

To ensure equipment such as drip stands, commodes and trolleys are cleaned as per policy.

To ensure the ward is safe and tidy by removing clutter and keeping noticeboards tidy.


To maintain patient bed areas, keeping the bed tables and lockers clean and ensuring that oxygen masks and tubing are adequately supplied.

To ensure cleanliness of the sluice area.

To arrange any specialist cleaning of furnishings or surfaces.

To ensure that the staff room is clean and the appliances are maintained appropriately.

Catering

To participate in the mealtime process, assisting patients where required.

To prepare drinks and hot snacks i.e. toast for patients as requested taking into account individual patients requirements.

To complete food intake and fluid balance charts as requested.

To ensure refrigerated food is labelled and stored correctly.

To liaise with the domestic team to ensure that fresh water is available for patients

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours.

At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:


  • Free onsite parking
  • Free tea and coffee
  • Great flexible working opportunities
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Lease car scheme
  • Generous annual leave and pension scheme
  • On site nursery (chargeable)
  • Extensive staff health and wellbeing programme


Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients.

The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news


The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of patient facility services within the ward area, ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment.

The main elements of the post are to ensure the delivery of cleaning, catering and ancillary services for patients, to monitor the quality standards, reporting deficiencies and appropriate actions to the Senior Nurse.

The post-holder will work as part of the team carrying out tasks as specified by the Nurse in Charge.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details.
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