Housekeeper

Job summary

Neonatal Unit

Part time role - 30 hours per week. 5 x 6 hour days.

The housekeeper role in the Neonatal unit supports the team to ensure that the unit environment is clean, tidy and welcoming for the patients and their families. This role can make a significant difference to the experience of families using the service and you would be contributing to the care and wellbeing of families and morale of the team. You will be supporting parents and relatives whilst they are with the baby for very long period of time each day and supporting the team to keep the unit safe.

The unit is very proud of the environment we have for our families and is looking for someone who takes pride in their work and is organised with good planning skills. The post holder also needs to have good communication and be responsive to the emotional needs of families.

Main duties of the job

This is an ideal post for someone who enjoys working with people and as part of a team. You will support the Neonatal Unit team in many ways including ensuring that the unit is safe, clean and tidy and well stocked with essential equipment. These duties will also include supporting with collecting and delivering items between departments.

You will support families by ensuring that the parent and family facilities are prepared for use and will support the team by orientating families to the unit facilities. The post includes administration duties to support the team e.g. by ordering equipment, reporting faults and supporting the team to ensure a good supply of parent information.

Interview date to be confirmed.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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