Job Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to work alongside our friendly and motivated team of nurses and health care professionals on a busy Care of the Elderly ward. Main duties of the job We require someone dynamic, proactive, and enthusiastic with the ability to work well on their own and as part of a team. Excellent communication skills is essential for this role. The housekeeper role incorporates an array of non clinical duties to include being responsible for the ordering and organisation of stores ensuring stock levels are maintained at all times, completion of daily and weekly audits, challenge non compliance and escalate findings to ward manager/ nurse in charge and feed back to staff, to ensure that high standards of nursing care is adhered to at all times. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Working for our organisation 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. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities 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. Person specification Education Essential Criteria Relevant NVQ 2 GCSE A-C or equivalent Desirable criteria Willing to work towards NVQ level 3 NVQ level 3 Work Experience Essential criteria Demonstrate competence at working at band 3 level Knowledge Essential Criteria Understanding of hospital environment Basic knowledge of needs of patients and their relatives Abilities Essential criteria Works well as part of a team Flexible approach to work Excellent communication skills. Organisational skills Competent at managing a busy work load Personality Essential Criteria Assertive and negotiating skills Reliable, enthusiastic and motivated Desirable criteria Innovation Other Requirements Essential criteria Professional attitude Able to work in varying situations and adapt to these variances Desirable criteria Welsh speaker