About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised Housekeeper to join our busy Critical Care Unit. This is a vital support role that contributes directly to the smooth and efficient running of the department, ensuring that patients, relatives and staff are supported within a safe, clean and well-organised environment
Main duties of the job
You will undertake a range of non clinical duties including stock management, ordering patient meals, coordinating supplies, liaising with support services and maintaining the day to day organisation of the unit. Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, you will play an important role in releasing valuable clinical time, allowing nursing and medical staff to focus on delivering high quality patient care. The role requires excellent communication skills, strong organisational abilities and a proactive approach to problem solving in a fast paced clinical environment.
About us
We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Job description Job responsibilities
Work alongside stores team with maintaining stock levels of clinical and non clinical supplies, ensuring essential items are available and appropriately stored. Order patient meals and support patients and families with menu choices using the trusts electronic ordering system. Ensure the units environment remains clean, organised and welcoming, supporting high standards of patient care and infection prevention. Liaise with catering, domestic services, estates, procurement and other support departments to resolve operational issues promptly. Support the management of staff facilities and resources, including locker allocation and upkeep of communal areas Identify and report maintenance, environmental or stock issues an d take appropriate action to minimise disruption to the service.
Please refer to attached documents for full Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education Essential
Basic education
Desirable
GCSE maths and English grade C/4 or above or functional/key skills level 2 in maths and english. Basic food hygiene certificate Basic It Skills
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Understanding of the concept and application of confidentiality Previous experience of working with the public
Desirable
Previous experience of working in a critical care or healthcare setting. Previous experience as an NHS housekeeper Basic understanding of infection control principles
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Preston Hospital
Sharoe Green Lane
Preston
PR2 9HT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)