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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
The ward Housekeeper will work in a distinct role to support the delivery of clinical care by assisting in the maintenance of a clean, safe and attractive environment, conducive to patient care. Co-ordinating a range of ward services, including cleaning, catering, supplies, linen services, and general maintenance issues reporting and rectification, the post holder will work closely with the Division's support service departments and Unit Manager and staff to ensure that national and local standards are met. The housekeeper will communicate with patients & visitors, providing essential information relating to the general facilities and ad hoc services available within the unit and hospital environment. The post holder works as an integral member of the Ward team with duties allocated by the Ward Sister/Manager or Nurse in charge of unit. The post holder will work closely with the domestic Service staff and other ancillary staff. The Housekeeper is expected to assist with maintaining a high standard of environmental cleanliness within clinical areas and also facilitate the efficient provision of all non-clinical support services. The Ward Housekeeper will communicate a wide range of information to patients and visitors ensuring general awareness of services availability and an awareness of how members of the public can assist with the efficient running within the Ward environment e.g. Keeping bed spaces free from clutter to facilitate regular cleaning and ease of access to facilitate patient care. The Housekeeping Service will operate Monday to Friday with the working pattern to be discussed and agreed. Knowledge and understanding of Hospital and departmental policies that affect day to day activities, e.g. Health & Safety, Moving & Handling, Infection Control, Environmental Cleanliness Standards, Monitoring Tools, Safety of Medical Gases, COSHH Regs, Fire Safety and Evacuation Training. Awareness of the Division’s policy on confidentiality and the Data Protection Act 1998 relating to information held manually or on computerized systems. They are required to respect the confidentiality and privacy of patients and staff at all times.
Informal Contact: Catherine Highet, Senior Charge Nurse, Tel No: 0141 314 7024
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