Housekeeper inMilton Keynes inMilton Keynes PUBLISHED TUE 5 NOV 2024

Housekeeper

Department: Ward 14

Band 2

Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute

Do you have experience in a healthcare environment? Are you computer literate with knowledge of hospital IT systems? Then our Housekeeper opportunity may be what you are looking for. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our busy Male Respiratory ward at Milton Keynes University Hospital.

Ward 14 is a nurse-led unit based in the medicine division within the hospital. The wardensures that patients are seen and treated in an environment most appropriate for their needs as well as facilitating a more efficient discharge process. The unit will work closely with therapists, supporting patients with their continuing needs before they are safely discharged to lower levels of care in the community

The post holder will provide excellent customer care that demonstrates a caring and responsive approach to those attending the hospital. you should enjoy communicating with a wide range of people, be highly organised and have a flexible approach to work. Attention to detail and good organisation are essential.

Interviews: w/c 02.12.2024

Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of patient facility services within the ward area, ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment. The main elements of the post are to ensure the delivery of cleaning, catering and ancillary services for patients, to monitor the quality standards, reporting deficiencies and appropriate actions to the Senior Nurse. The post-holder will work as part of the team carrying out tasks as specified by the Nurse in Charge.

As a new member of the team, we offer a supernumerary period of training to help you settle in we are committed to staff development and we will help you develop your skills for the role, as required. We will also provide you with a buddy who currently works as a housekeeper.

About us

Cleaning

To assist in the monitoring and maintaining of cleaning standards on the ward including the maintenance of the cleaning logs.

To ensure equipment such as drip stands, commodes and trolleys are cleaned as per policy.

Catering

To participate in the mealtime process, assisting patients where required.

To prepare drinks and hot snacks i.e. toast for patients as requested taking into account individual patients requirements.

Maintaining the environment

To monitor service delivery of cleaning and catering within the ward environment, reporting deficiencies and agreeing actions with the Nurse in Charge.

To ensure any defects are recorded, reported and closed when resolved, liaising with the Estates help desk as appropriate.

Working practices and relationships

To receive, welcome and assist visitors to the area, liaising with other staff as appropriate.

To transport equipment, consumables and written instructions as requested.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details.

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.