Overview
We are looking for a motivated candidate to join a well established team in Ward 54 who will be responsible for looking after the housekeeping on a busy surgical ward. The successful candidate will require to work alongside the ward manager and the nursing team towards contributing to the smooth running of our services and in ensuring a safe and comfortable environment is maintained.
Responsibilities
* Coordinate all patient facilities in the ward ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment.
* Ensure effective provisions of catering, cleaning and maintenance services on the ward.
* Talk to and reassure patients.
* Order non-clinical supplies.
* Keep the ward clean and tidy.
* Prepare snacks and drinks.
* Report faults.
* Clerical and admin tasks.
* Contribute towards quality and improvement.
Qualifications and Skills
* Excellent communication skills and a knowledge of infection control.
* Basic IT skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a busy, challenging and rewarding environment.
* Organisational skills and a methodical approach with a patient-centred focus.
Experience
* Experience within a busy ward is desirable, although not essential, as supervision and support will be available to orientate you into the role.
Other Information
* The post is full-time based on the needs of the service (Monday-Friday).
* Informal enquiries to SCN Sung, 01592 643355 ext 29854 or CN Lisa Burns.
* A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
* NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
* We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
* To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visas and Immigration Service. NHS Scotland Boards will check entitlement to work in the UK as part of pre-employment checks, which can be evidenced through various routes including visas and EU settled or pre-settled status. See GOV.UK for more information.
* For specific types of post, if you do not have the necessary eligibility to work in the UK, sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa may be possible where the employer is a licensed Sponsor and the post meets salary requirements. Please check eligibility before applying.
* NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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