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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 shift pattern is Monday-Sunday (Rotational days, nights, weekends and public holidays) 22.5 hours.
(Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.
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 Ward Manager and staff to ensure that national and local standards are met.
The housekeeper will communicate with patients, parents & visitors, providing essential information relating to the general facilities and ad hoc services available within the Ward and hospital environment.
Knowledge, Training and Experience required:
- Familiarity with Hospital Ward environments.
- Experience or ability to identify areas where service delivery at Ward level could be improved, assess the impact of reorganising service activity and navigate agreed change to a successful conclusion.
- Awareness and understanding of Hospital Acquired Infection principles and its prevention.
- Awareness and understanding of Food Hygiene principles.
- Participate in Divisional and Local Induction programme.
- Knowledge and understanding of Hospital and departmental policies that affect day to day activities, eg. Health & Safety, Lifting & 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 computerised systems. They are required to respect the confidentiality and privacy of patients and staff at all times.
Informal Contact: Kirsteen Meikle, 0141 452 4892, Kirsteen.meikle@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
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