Housekeeper/Ward Support Assistant

Job summary

We are looking for a housekeeper/ward support assistant to join our team.

Kimmeridge Ward is a 34 bedded inpatient Older Peoples Services.

We are looking for an hard working, highly motivated individual who will work well as a member of the team. We are committed to providing a high standard of care to our patients and look forward to welcoming a new member to our team.

The post holder will be responsible for assisting the ward sister / charge nurse in the co-ordination and provision of services to ensure that the ward is a clean, safe and a comfortable environment and provide essential support to patients in fulfilling their dietary and nutritional needs.

The post holder will be responsible for general cleaning and tidying of designated areas, stock ordering and stock rotation. Working alongside the domestic team to ensure the ward areas are clean and tidy and that patient zones are kept clear of clutter.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the patients nutritional needs are met and that this is documented within the patients medical records according to the trust documentation policy.

Base Location: Poole Hospital currently, the successful post holder will be expected to move to Bournemouth Hospital with the team in late 2024

Interview date: TBC

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.

There is a planned move for this service during Autumn 2024, when this role and base of work will relocate to Bournemouth site. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions