Non Clinical Support Worker - Housekeeper
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust provides acute hospital care to the local population. An opportunity has arisen at Furness General Hospital for a Non-Clinical Support Worker on Ward 6.
We invite candidates who want to help us make a difference for our patients and are committed members of staff who enjoy being part of the wider team.
Main duties of the job
You will work in conjunction with all staff to maintain a clean and safe environment and ensure housekeeping jobs are completed satisfactorily.
* Co-ordinate all patient facilities services within the ward area
* Order supplies for the ward and maintain stores
* Ensure that the ward is a safe, clean, tidy, and comfortable environment
* Ensure that food is available to meet the patients' needs
* Assist the ward staff to receive, welcome, and guide patients and visitors onto the ward
* Assist in daily bed making
* Assist in the preparation of bed areas on discharge of patients
* Assist nursing staff with feeding patients who are unable to do so for themselves and complete food charts where necessary
* Ensure all patients are afforded privacy and dignity throughout their stay
* Ensure that there is an adequate linen supply throughout the day
* Respond to health emergencies as appropriate
About us
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises.
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role and the main job duties/responsibilities, please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website here.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
* Basic numeracy
Experience
* Previous experience of working with the general public
* Basic cleaning skills
* Demonstrated interest in learning and further training
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
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