Job summary
** Previous applicants need not apply **
CRC is a 30 bedded Neurorehabilitation Ward consisting of 20 stroke rehab and 10 neuro rehab beds.
We are a dynamic, energetic ward who welcomes new members of staff to join our team.
The housekeeper is an integral member of the team who will work along side the Management and Nursing team maintaining a high standard of cleanliness of all Nursing equipment, both in use on the ward and in store.
Main duties of the job
1. To maintain a high standard of cleanliness of all nursing equipment, both in use on the ward and in store.
2. To ensure all equipment in good working order at all times and report appropriately if not.
3. Maintain Health and Safety in the workplace.
4. To support and maintain an appropriate stock supply of consumables to unit.
5. Assist in completion of menus
6. Assist with giving meals to patients
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Housekeeper position available at WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
7. NVQ level 1 in a relevant subject or equivalent
Desirable
8. Previously experience in an acute NHS hospital
9. Previous experience of the Cerner Millennium information system
10. Good keyboard and computer skills
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
11. General awareness of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations and processes.
12. Good time management and organisational skills
13. Good verbal communication skills
Desirable
14. General awareness of Food Hygiene regulations and processes
Personal Attributes
Essential
15. Self-motivated and enthusiastic
Desirable
16. Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team
Personal Attributes
Essential
17. Sensitive and empathic
18. Polite and friendly manner