Housekeeper - Emergency Department

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a new member to the emergency Department at University Dorset Hospitals Foundation Trust within the Bournemouth Hospital Site, to assist in all aspects of a Housekeeper role.

The successful applicant should be able to manage own workload and work with minimal supervision. Self-motivated individuals who can integrate quickly with a highly successful team are key factors of the post. Excellent team skills and flexibility are essential combined with strong interpersonal skills.

Please note if you previously applied and were not successful we will not be able to reconsider your application within 3 months.

Please note we can not offer Sponsorship for this position.

Base Location: Bournemouth

Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

• Welcome patients, relatives and visitors to the wards, liaising with other staff as appropriate
• Treat everyone with dignity and respect and in keeping with the UHD values
• Maintain a courteous and helpful manner at all times
• To explain the hospital/unit facilities that are available
• To escort patients to the relevant departments as requested by the senior nurse
• To ensure hydration and meal delivery within the Emergency Department
• To transport equipment, consumables and written information as required
• To respond to general requests for information
• To receive and pass on information to others, maintaining confidentiality
• To assist patients where appropriate with general errands and support e.g. reading cars, posting letters.

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 teammates 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 about this at interview.