Job summary
To provide and assist wherever necessary, a Housekeeping service, maintaining a clean and healthy environment for patients and staff in on ward 2a CCU
To collaborate with the ward sister and ward administrator and to provide housekeeping skills alongside some administrative work
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will need to:
Be able to communicate effectively within the team and with all patients from diverse backgrounds.
Plan and prioritise their workload independently and according to the need of our patients or area.
Have basic computer skills to be able to order stores, equipment and collaborate with the relevant departments.
Liaise with the nursing team and ward manager in order to make sure that equipment is available and within date.
Ensure the ward is clean and clutter free and contribute in the auditing of the environment.
About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
1. As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
2. We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
3. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
4. We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
5. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
6. Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
7. A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families
What do we stand for?
8. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
9. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
10. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
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Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Desirable
11. Basic secondary school education.
12. Basic literacy and numeracy skills
13. Basic computer Skills or willing to learn
EXPERIENCE
Desirable
14. Previous housekeeper experience (desirable)
15. Experience of working within NHS (desirable)
16. Experience of working in a team and also on own initiative
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
17. Good communication skills.
18. Ability to work within a team.
19. Ability to prioritise work
20. Ability to cope with physical aspects of the post including safe lifting and handling techniques
21. Awareness and acceptance of the service users and staff
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Desirable
22. Flexible approach to working schedules Ability to travel to other Trust sites