Hospital Housekeeper
Job Description
Job summary
Ellern Mede are now seeking a Housekeeper to join us at our Ridgeway Hospital.
To have day to day responsibility for the environment ensuring it is safe, clean and tidy.
To ensure that the household services are functioning smoothly so that the experience for patients, carers, staff and visitors is safe, welcoming, comfortable and effective.
To be an active member of a wider centre team and get things achieved through appropriate links, effective communication skills and best use of resources.
Main duties of the job
To liaise with all departments (particularly catering and nursing) to ensure the cleanliness of the unit and to provide a high quality and responsive housekeeping service.
To ensure that patients are cared for in an environment that minimises the risk of infection by a thorough knowledge of infection control measures which are implemented at all times
To support the smooth running of the Centre in direct relation to cleanliness and tidiness, linen supply, curtains and that waste management is dealt with in accordance with procedure
To deal with minor complaints quickly and efficiently and to bring to the attention of managers any matters of a more serious nature that may affect the smooth running of the service.
To work positively and productively with all other members of the hospital based on the principles of multi-disciplinary working.
About us
Ellern Mede is an NHS-contracted inclusive equal opportunities employer offering competitive salaries and pension. Work with our world-leading eating disorder experts to support young people and change their lives.
Job responsibilities
Ellern Mede are now seeking a Housekeeper to join us at our Ridgeway Hospital
MAIN PURPOSE OF POST:
To have day to day responsibility for the environment ensuring it is safe, clean and tidy.
To ensure that the household services are functioning smoothly so that the experience for patients, carers, staff and visitors is safe, welcoming, comfortable and effective.
To be an active member of a wider centre team and get things achieved through appropriate links, effective communication skills and best use of resources.
Main duties of the job
To liaise with all departments (particularly catering and nursing) to ensure the cleanliness of the unit and to provide a high quality and responsive housekeeping service.
To ensure that patients are cared for in an environment that minimises the risk of infection by a thorough knowledge of infection control measures which are implemented at all times
To support the smooth running of the Centre in direct relation to cleanliness and tidiness, linen supply, curtains and that waste management is dealt with in accordance with procedure
To deal with minor complaints quickly and efficiently and to bring to the attention of managers any matters of a more serious nature that may affect the smooth running of the service.
To work positively and productively with all other members of the hospital based on the principles of multi-disciplinary working.
Overview of our organisation
Ellern Mede is an NHS-contracted inclusive equal opportunities employer offering competitive salaries and pension. Work with our world-leading eating disorder experts to support young people and change their lives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic reading and writing skills, Relevant experience in Housekeeping
Desirable
- Experience of working in a hospital or school setting
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
Ellern Mede Group
Address
The Ridgeway
Holcombe Hill
London
Greater London
NW7 4HX
