Housekeeper - Ward 41

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a well-organised individual with excellent communication skills to join our team as a Housekeeper. This pivotal role involves coordinating all facilities services within the ward area and working alongside the clinical team to ensure a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients, visitors, and staff alike.

As a Housekeeper, you will play a crucial part in delivering excellent care and contributing to the overall patient experience by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

You will be working in a dynamic healthcare setting, where you will collaborate with a variety of professionals to support the daily operations of the ward. The Housekeeper ensures that all non-clinical services are effectively managed, enabling the clinical team to focus on patient care without disruption.You will also be actively involved in maintaining infection control standards, ensuring that all facilities meet the required guidelines for safety and cleanliness.

Main duties of the job

• Co-ordinate all facilities services within the department, ensuring the environment remains clean, safe, and comfortable.

• Work closely with the Ward Leader and Matron to deliver key National Standards, such as Essence of Care, National Standards of Cleanliness, and PEAT Standards.

• Adhere to infection control principles and contribute to maintaining a high standard of hygiene and safety across the ward.

• Ensure all areas meet the national standards required, including Essence of Care, National Standards of Cleanliness, and PLACE standards.

• Support the clinical team in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for patients and staff.

About us

Thank you for your interest in this role.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.

The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.

For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.

Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.

Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.