Housekeeper, Healthcare

• To support the Ward Manager in the day to day running of the Wards, together with specified tasks to meet individual patient needs as determined by the Ward Manager / Deputy Ward Manager or Nurse in Charge.
• To be responsible for general housekeeping duties within the wards.
• To work closely with contractors and support services and monitor quality standards and rectify deficiencies in liaison with the Ward Managers.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post;
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

• In partnership with Domestic Services ensure that a clean, safe and comfortable environment is maintained and patient equipment is decontaminated in line with the BCUHB Cleaning Responsibility Framework/Tasks.
• Participates with the clean hospital audits and act upon findings within realm of responsibility.
• Assist in maintaining the unit in a tidy and uncluttered manner at all times.
• Working in partnership with Registered Nurses ensure that all trolley areas are clean, uncluttered and fully stocked, and once a trolley is empty ensure that all necessary measures are undertaken in preparation for the next patient.
• Liaise with estates department to resolve issues e.g. blocked sink, leaking pipes
• In collaboration with the Domestic Services ensure that the flushing of water systems decontamination showers occur on a daily basis and is recorded on the agreed documentation.
• Communicate with hospital departments to ensure that there is prompt and appropriate delivery of services to the unit e.g.
• Participate in ordering, monitoring and maintaining adequate clinical and non-clinical supplies to ensure efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• The laundering of specialist items. e.g. slide sheets
• Ensure all medicines 'top ups' are ordered and stored correctly.
• Carry out quality assurance audits on a regular basis monitoring cleaning, and the patient environment quality standards in compliance with Credits for Cleaning. Document findings using agreed paperwork.

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales .

Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

• NVQ Level 3 Direct Care or equivalent experience
• Educated to GCSE standard (grades A to
  
  C) or equivalent.
• Qualifications in related subjects (or working towards them) for example Food Hygiene Certificate; or Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.

• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of dealing with members of the public.
• Experience of planning and organising daily activities across a variety of disciplines.
• Previous experience of undertaking a Housekeeper role.
• Experience of working for a NHS organisation.
• Experience of working with a variety of professional groups.
• Experience of a busy ward environment.

• Able to empathise with patients and their families/friends
• Poilite, caring and courteous
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to follow instruction and directives

• Basic keyboard skills, IT skills, email, word, PAS, Welsh clinical Portal
• Ability to prioritise workload without direct supervision
• Can demonstrate practical skills to others need to elaborate

• Shift working as required
• Able to work in a dynamic acute environment
• Willingness and ability to work in all areas

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.

£25,313 to £26,999 a yearper annum pro rata