Would you like to improve the experience of being in hospital for our patients?
Are you passionate about being part of a team who aim to provide excellent care and support to our patients?
If the answer is yes then this role could be for you!
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as a Housekeeper on ward 1 at St Lukes Hospital. The ward specialises in stroke care and is one of thirteen wards which form the Trust's Inpatient Community Health Services division.
You will work your contracted weekly hours between 07.00 and 19.30 over a roster covering Monday to Sunday including bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
Housekeepers are a vital part of our ward teams and aid the nursing and multidisciplinary team to deliver excellent patient care. This role includes but is not limited to:
* Helping patients with their nutrition and hydration to include serving meals, assisting patients to feed themselves or feeding them.
* Maintaining a clean, tidy and welcoming ward environment.
* Sitting with patients who may require one to one support and supervision.
* Managing stores and store rooms.
* Working closely with the Ward Manager in maintaining and monitoring clinical and environmental standards including the use of audit tools.
About us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.
Job responsibilities
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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.
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