Housekeeper Cardiology Ward - London, United Kingdom - Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The purpose of the role of the Ward Housekeeper is to play an integral role in
developing environmental standards of care for patients.

They will support the senior ward sister/charge nurse in the management of the environment and focus on reaching standards that are important aspects of care delivery, such as cleanliness, catering services and maintenance of a safe, comfortable environment.

The ward housekeeper will be an integral member of the ward team and
managed by the ward senior sister/charge nurse. The housekeeper service will be provided on a daily basis. The post requires some flexibility in working pattern dependent upon the needs of the ward. It is
the responsibility of the ward sister/charge nurse to plan working pattern in liaison with the postholder.

The role of the ward housekeeper will be evaluated with ward sisters/charge nurses and postholders and will include patient's views.

This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post.

However the duties of the post may change and develop over time and this job description may, therefore be amended in consultation with the postholder.

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients.

In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page.