Clinical Support - Housekeeper - Paediatrics
The Shrewsbury And Telford Hospital NHS Trust, Dawley Bank, Telford and Wrekin
Clinical Support - Housekeeper - Paediatrics
£25272
The Shrewsbury And Telford Hospital NHS Trust, Dawley Bank, Telford and Wrekin
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 11 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: ec2f6eac3b5043c08d907f77b5a76a8d
Location ref: Dawley Bank, Telford and Wrekin
Full Job Description
- The post holder will be expected to take ownership of the stock levels within the department, to include ordering of stock.
- You will also be required to maintain a high level of cleanliness within the department.
- Support patients at meal times., The well-being of our staff is of the upmost importance to us. If you are offered a role at our Trust, and fall into the increased and higher risk categories as set out by Public Health England (PHE) and NHSI/E, your line manager will complete an risk assessment with you. This will be completed in conjunction with the latest guidance from Public Health England in relation to Covid-19. By submitting your application to Trac, you are giving your consent for parts of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems. This is to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation. If successful, by completing the NHS Jobs application form you authorise the Trust to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national ESR.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking Housekeeper, who will work as an integral part of the ward team ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment at all times. Applicants must have excellent communication and organisational skills and be able to work under non-direct supervision, prioritising your own workload. It is necessary to have a flexible approach within this role and be able to respond appropriately to the demands of an ever changing workload. You will need excellent interpersonal skills, as you will be liaising with and helping patients throughout the working day. You will also be required to communicate with all levels of staff both face to face and over the telephone. Recent experience in cleaning duties and use of chemicals and equipment is essential along with an awareness of health and safety as you will be working in a demanding environment. You are also required to be IT literate. Previous experience with stock control and the use of Oracle is desirable. Applicants with previous experience in a health care setting are desirable, however, you will need to demonstrate commitment to developing yourself to support the nursing team in caring for patients and ensuring the patient experience is positive.
As a Trust, we are passionate about helping our staff to achieve their career aspirations, and can offer a variety of learning and development opportunities to support your continued professional development. Working with the Transforming Care Institute we can also offer in-house training such as degree/master modules, secondments and acting up opportunities. We are an organisation that strives to provide high quality, safe care for our patients in an environment which our staff are proud to work in. We believe that by adhering to our Vision ("To provide excellent care for the communities we serve") and working with our Trust Values in mind (Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, Trusted) we can achieve the right results for the people that matter most - our patients and their families., We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/clinical-support-housekeeper-paediatrics-126681744