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Housekeeper - ED
NHS AfC: Band 2
We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.
Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits
Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of the ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated housekeeper to support the Emergency Department at Ipswich Hospital. In autumn 2024 the Emergency Department are moving to a brand new, state of the art new build location!
You will be an integral part of the team ensuring a high quality service to patients. Understanding the importance of maintaining confidentiality relating to information pertaining to patients is vital. Along with having excellent communication skills as the role includes liaising with Estates and Facilities, EME and working closely with both the nursing and OCS staff.
As a Housekeeper, you will have the responsibility for maintaining high standards of cleanliness of clinical equipment specified and the cleanliness of areas where the equipment is stored and those areas that fall outside of the OCS Contract.
You will be responsible for the co-ordination of all patient facilities in the Emergency Department ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment. As well as supporting the Department by ensuring equipment is well maintained and stock levels are closely monitored.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
- To ensure cleanliness of clinical equipment when not in patient use.
- To report any failure, repair or maintenance needed to any equipment and to arrange maintenance to be undertaken.
- To restock equipment as required.
- To establish a pleasant and welcoming environment for patients, visitors and staff.
- To assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards on the ward highlighting concerns to Lead Nurse if necessary.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.
We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
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Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
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Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Good standard of numeracy and literacy
Meini prawf dymunol
- Education to GCSE/NVQ or equivalent
- Health and Safety Qualification
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Previous experience of working in a healthcare environment
- Experience of working with people
Meini prawf dymunol
- Previously worked within a ward environment
Knowledge and Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Awareness of patient confidentiality
- Awareness of child protection
- Excellent communication skills
- Awareness of the Hospital Infection Control Policy
Meini prawf dymunol
- Knowledge of Health and Safety, COSHH
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Alice Fisher/Katt Strudwick
- Teitl y swydd
- Lead Nurse
- Rhif ffôn
- 01473 702044
Rhestr swyddi gyda East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust yn Gwasanaethau cymorth neu bob sector