Housekeeper
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
Please note this role is for 24 hours the applicant can work these hours over 4-5 days Monday -Friday at regular hours that suit the service.
The role would be within a day surgery unit and the elective admissions lounge the hours of opening are 7am - 8pm Monday to Friday. The applicant would work closely with all of the team ensuring they had everything they needed to provide adaquate care to their patients, this includes dressings, leaflets and supplies for a successful discharge. Stock levels need to be checked each shift and the forming of an effective relationship with the trusts stores department is essential to allow an uninterrupted work flow. They would also need to be able to order stocks/specialist equipment through the trusts cardea system. You will work well with the management team on the ward in promoting a positive environment for both staff and patients the role of health and well being lead could be implemented here also.
Main duties of the job
Main duties are to support the staff and area and ensuring the ward is stocked up with everything needed for an effective day surgery unit and ensure the patients has everything they need for their stay in hospital.
To monitor and maintain cleaning standards according to the trusts policy daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules
Ensure stock is stored safely and rotated according to dates
ensure equipment is in good working order and if not organise for repairs to be made through the correct procedure.
You may need to deal with telephone enquiries, taking and conveying messages appropriately
prepare patient discharge envelopes ready for the nurses to use
maintain ward information board ensure these are kept up to date and not cluttered
laiase with the clinical governance lead regarding leaflets that are given out to patients and ensuring these are kept up to date
Undertake training deemed necessary for your role
Have effective communication with colleagues
Incorporate health and well being discussions with colleagues in your team.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary £23,200, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Date posted
11 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
C9439-24-1043
Job locations
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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