Housekeeper - Harefield Hospital - Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

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Harefield, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals joined Guy's and St Thomas' in February 2021 and is the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK and among the largest in Europe.

We provide treatment for people with heart and lung disease, including rare and complex conditions, offering some of the most sophisticated treatment that is available anywhere in the world.

HAREFIELD HOSPITAL
Transplant Unit, Heart Division

Housekeeper Band 2

2 posts

Monday to Friday 7.30 am pm

And

Saturday and Sunday 7.30am - 2.30pm

As a Housekeeper you will work towards providing a clean and safe environment in which a high standard of patient care can be delivered.

Housekeepers are not required to provide direct patient care but will have daily patient contact. We are looking for a person with excellent communication skills who is organised and reliable.

You will be working in a busy environment and you will be required to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.

Basic computer skills are essential.

The Transplant Unit is a busy 34 bedded unit which comprises of two wards and includes a High dependency Unit.

Extensive in-service training and development will be provided.

Please note for the weekend post you will need to be available initially on weekdays for the training period

To discuss the post or to arrange an informal visit, please ring to contact Matron Helen Doyle.

Keep clinical areas clean and tidy and maintain a safe, pleasant environment. Ensure patient tables are kept clear for the serving of meals.
To be responsible for clearing rooms once the patient has been discharged or transferred, liaise with ISS regarding cleaning of the room and prepare the room for the next patient.
Assist nursing staff in the moving of patients to other rooms or wards.
Assist nursing staff in the moving of patients to other rooms or wards.
To be involved with the ward cleanliness audit and attend designated meetings. To be health and safety aware of the environment, report any risks and check that work has been carried out.
To carry out any designated duties for patients as requested e.g. shopping, washing of clothes etc.
Assist in the restocking of supplies and ensure all store rooms are tidy and clutter free.
Carry out tasks in delivering and supporting as directed by a registered nurse.
Keep clinical areas clean and tidy and maintain a safe, pleasant environment. Ensure patient tables are kept clear for the serving of meals.
To be responsible for clearing rooms once the patient has been discharged or transferred, liaise with ISS regarding cleaning of the room and prepare the room for the next patient.
Assist nursing staff in the moving of patients to other rooms or wards.
To be involved with the ward cleanliness audit and attend designated meetings. To be health and safety aware of the environment, report any risks and check that work has been carried out.
To carry out any designated duties for patients as requested e.g. shopping, washing of clothes etc.
Assist in the restocking of supplies and ensure all store rooms are tidy and clutter free.