Housekeeper Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust inLiverpool inLiverpool PUBLISHED
FRI 20 DEC 2024
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Opportunity to contribute to patient care by maintaining a clean and safe environment, crucial for health and safety.
Possibility to work in a collaborative team atmosphere while also having the independence to manage tasks effectively.
Engagement with a diverse range of professionals, enhancing communication skills and professional development.
Involvement in crucial inventory management tasks, developing organizational and logistical skills.
Experience with budget management and cost-effective purchasing, which is valuable in any business setting.
Adherence to and enforcement of health and safety protocols, playing a key role in compliance and quality assurance.
The Housekeeper role at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, as part of Axess Sexual Health, seeks an individual who is dedicated, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining high health, safety, and hygiene standards across three Liverpool sites: the Linda McCartney Centre, Garston, and The Beat. Responsibilities include ensuring cleanliness and hygiene in facilities, managing inventory of essential medical supplies, placing orders, checking deliveries for accuracy, and monitoring stock levels and expiry dates. The post holder will collaborate with team members and communicate effectively with patients and staff, adhere to health and safety policies, and maintain accurate records for budgeting and procurement compliance.
Additionally, the role involves budget management and the provision of emergency supplies while striving for continuous improvement in the housekeeping processes. The position is crucial in upholding a safe and welcoming environment for patients and staff, contributing to the trust's mission to deliver high-quality healthcare services to the local and surrounding communities.
Additionally, the role involves budget management and the provision of emergency supplies while striving for continuous improvement in the housekeeping processes. The position is crucial in upholding a safe and welcoming environment for patients and staff, contributing to the trust's mission to deliver high-quality healthcare services to the local and surrounding communities.
Axess Sexual Health is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented housekeeper to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring a positive attitude, a strong sense of responsibility, and a commitment to maintaining health, safety, and hygiene standards. Working across our three Liverpool sites the Linda McCartney Centre, Garston, and The Beat the post holder will ensure that our facilities are clean, safe, and welcoming for both patients and staff.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in line with health and safety protocols.
Collaborate with team members while also working independently to complete tasks effectively.
Communicate professionally with patients, staff, and regional community services.
Inventory Management: Regularly checking stock levels to ensure adequate supplies, including contraceptives, STI testing kits, medical gloves, sanitisers, swabs, and other essential items. This includes maintaining a well-organised inventory system.
Order Placement: Accurately placing orders with approved suppliers
Receiving and Checking Orders: Verifying incoming orders against purchase orders, checking for accuracy, and ensuring all items are accounted for, properly packaged, and within expiry dates.
Stock Rotation and Expiry Monitoring: Organising stock to ensure older items are used first and keeping an eye on expiry dates, especially for items with shorter shelf lives.
Budget Management: Monitoring expenses and staying within budget constraints, seeking cost-effective options, and negotiating with suppliers if possible.
Record Keeping: Documenting orders, deliveries, and usage to maintain an up-to-date record for budgeting,
Liaison with Staff: Communicating with clinical and administrative staff
Adhering to Policies and Compliance: Ensuring that all procurement activities meet organisational and legal standards, including compliance with health and safety guidelines.
Managing Emergency Supplies: Maintaining a small reserve of critical supplies for unforeseen demands or emergency use.
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click here www.jobsincare.com/job/jbliSi5W Us On Social Media
Facebook Liverpool University Hospitals Careers
Instagram - @LUHFTcareers
Twitter - @LUHFTcareers
Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in line with health and safety protocols.
Collaborate with team members while also working independently to complete tasks effectively.
Communicate professionally with patients, staff, and regional community services.
Inventory Management: Regularly checking stock levels to ensure adequate supplies, including contraceptives, STI testing kits, medical gloves, sanitisers, swabs, and other essential items. This includes maintaining a well-organized inventory system.
Order Placement: Accurately placing orders with approved suppliers when stock reaches reorder levels, while prioritising items with high turnover or essential use to prevent shortages.
Receiving and Checking Orders: Verifying incoming orders against purchase orders, checking for accuracy, and ensuring all items are accounted for, properly packaged, and within expiry dates.
Stock Rotation and Expiry Monitoring: Organising stock to ensure older items are used first and keeping an eye on expiry dates, especially for items with shorter shelf lives.
Budget Management: Monitoring expenses and staying within budget constraints, seeking cost-effective options, and negotiating with suppliers if possible.
Record Keeping: Documenting orders, deliveries, and usage to maintain an up-to-date record for budgeting, audits, and tracking supply usage trends.
Liaison with Staff: Communicating with clinical and administrative staff to understand supply needs, get feedback on product quality, and update them on any delays or substitutions.
Adhering to Policies and Compliance: Ensuring that all procurement activities meet organisational and legal standards, including compliance with health and safety guidelines.
Managing Emergency Supplies: Maintaining a small reserve of critical supplies for unforeseen demands or emergency use.
Continuous Improvement: Identifying areas for process improvement, such as reducing wastage, optimising order quantities, and reviewing vendor performance for efficiency gains.
This advert closes on Monday 16 Dec 2024
Key Responsibilities
Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in line with health and safety protocols.
Collaborate with team members while also working independently to complete tasks effectively.
Communicate professionally with patients, staff, and regional community services.
Inventory Management: Regularly checking stock levels to ensure adequate supplies, including contraceptives, STI testing kits, medical gloves, sanitisers, swabs, and other essential items. This includes maintaining a well-organised inventory system.
Order Placement: Accurately placing orders with approved suppliers
Receiving and Checking Orders: Verifying incoming orders against purchase orders, checking for accuracy, and ensuring all items are accounted for, properly packaged, and within expiry dates.
Stock Rotation and Expiry Monitoring: Organising stock to ensure older items are used first and keeping an eye on expiry dates, especially for items with shorter shelf lives.
Budget Management: Monitoring expenses and staying within budget constraints, seeking cost-effective options, and negotiating with suppliers if possible.
Record Keeping: Documenting orders, deliveries, and usage to maintain an up-to-date record for budgeting,
Liaison with Staff: Communicating with clinical and administrative staff
Adhering to Policies and Compliance: Ensuring that all procurement activities meet organisational and legal standards, including compliance with health and safety guidelines.
Managing Emergency Supplies: Maintaining a small reserve of critical supplies for unforeseen demands or emergency use.
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click here www.jobsincare.com/job/jbliSi5W Us On Social Media
Facebook Liverpool University Hospitals Careers
Instagram - @LUHFTcareers
Twitter - @LUHFTcareers
Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in line with health and safety protocols.
Collaborate with team members while also working independently to complete tasks effectively.
Communicate professionally with patients, staff, and regional community services.
Inventory Management: Regularly checking stock levels to ensure adequate supplies, including contraceptives, STI testing kits, medical gloves, sanitisers, swabs, and other essential items. This includes maintaining a well-organized inventory system.
Order Placement: Accurately placing orders with approved suppliers when stock reaches reorder levels, while prioritising items with high turnover or essential use to prevent shortages.
Receiving and Checking Orders: Verifying incoming orders against purchase orders, checking for accuracy, and ensuring all items are accounted for, properly packaged, and within expiry dates.
Stock Rotation and Expiry Monitoring: Organising stock to ensure older items are used first and keeping an eye on expiry dates, especially for items with shorter shelf lives.
Budget Management: Monitoring expenses and staying within budget constraints, seeking cost-effective options, and negotiating with suppliers if possible.
Record Keeping: Documenting orders, deliveries, and usage to maintain an up-to-date record for budgeting, audits, and tracking supply usage trends.
Liaison with Staff: Communicating with clinical and administrative staff to understand supply needs, get feedback on product quality, and update them on any delays or substitutions.
Adhering to Policies and Compliance: Ensuring that all procurement activities meet organisational and legal standards, including compliance with health and safety guidelines.
Managing Emergency Supplies: Maintaining a small reserve of critical supplies for unforeseen demands or emergency use.
Continuous Improvement: Identifying areas for process improvement, such as reducing wastage, optimising order quantities, and reviewing vendor performance for efficiency gains.
This advert closes on Monday 16 Dec 2024
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