Housekeeper

At North Bristol NHS Trust, we are committed to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services. Our Housekeepers are key members of our ward team. Working under the direction of the senior nurse or ward manager, you will work closely with domestic services, catering and linen services staff as well as nursing staff and clinical support staff. In this vital role, you will lead ward services such as catering, cleaning, equipment and supplies. The work can include:

• Talking to and reassuring patients
• Ordering non-clinical supplies
• Stocking up the ward
• Keep the Clinical area clean and generic cleaning .
• Accompany auditors at the time of clinical audit from infection control.
• Keeping the ward clean and tidy
• Serving and clearing away meals
• Preparing snacks and drinks
• Reporting faults
• Receiving visitors
  
  To be successful in this role, you must be able to work independently as well as part of a team ensuring a clean, safe environment is maintained for patient safety. You will also have:
1. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 2. Numeracy and literacy level 2 or equivalent 3. IT skills, including Basic Word, E-mail and keyboard skills 4. Caring and compassionate attributes 5. An ability to prioritise work and effective time management skills 6. A desire to undertake any additional training as required for the post

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered. North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

If you are inspired at the thought of delivering integral support within a team passionate about providing the best care for patients and their families, this may be the role for you! North Bristol NHS Trust are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join The Emergency Department as a Housekeeper, playing a key role within our clinical teams. Working within our Trust, you will receive excellent benefits, including access to:
• Competitive NHS Pension Scheme
• Local/UK NHS Discount schemes
• Training and development opportunities through annual appraisal-reviews
• Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing support from our award-winning team
Our service runs Monday to Sunday, including bank holidays. We have opportunities available for both full time and part time.