Job overview
We are currently looking for a highly motivated individual to work Monday to Friday to support Clifton Ward as a housekeeper.
The Ward housekeeper will work as a team member to support the running of the ward. The focus of the role is to support the nursing team with non-clinical tasks by co-ordinating the provision of meals, help maintain a safe, clean, comfortable environment for patients and ensure that there is enough stock within the ward environment.
Main duties of the job
The wards you will be supporting is Clifton and is a 30 bedded ward.
Previous experience in this area is not essential as in-house training will be provided to ensure you are fully equipped to meet the demands of this role.
We are looking for a positive, kind and caring attitude, excellent team spirit. In return we offer a friendly, motivated and caring environment, where all members of our team are respected and valued.
We are looking for an individual to work in the evenings Mon-Fri for a maximum of 37.5 hours. You would still be required to work during school holidays.
If we sound like the place you would like to belong we look forward to meeting you soon.
Working for our organisation
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Person specification
Good Basic Education
Essential criteria
1. Good Basic Education
Desirable criteria
2. NVQ Care Award Level 2
Good Communication skills
Essential criteria
3. Able to maintain confidentiality at all times
4. Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to work under pressure
Essential criteria
5. Able to be flexible with working
6. Experience of working in Customer care