Job summary New Forrest Ward requires an enthusiastic ward housekeeper to join the team. You will need to be flexible with working patterns, be organised and able to work in a busy fast paced environment. The role includes ensuring the overall tidiness of the ward, ordering of stock and reporting of faulty equipment. You will also be required to liaise closely with patients, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team. New Forrest Ward is one of the youngest wards in the trust, where we have now been a growing team for just over two years. We specialise in Diabetes and Endocrinology with a mixture of general medicine, where we have 29 beds in total. Main duties of the job To monitor the environment to ensure all areas are clean and tidy. Remove clutter, tidy notice boards. Participate in ward/unit environmental audits. To collect and deliver equipment and other items from and to other areas of the hospital as required. To maintain stock levels in all clinical areas, liaising with material management staff to rectify any problems or shortfalls. To have good interpersonal skills. Demonstrate a caring, compassionate and friendly attitude. Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy and be approachable. About us The ward has developed over the last two years and has now been awarded three silver accreditations in a row which we are all very proud of. We promote a positive working environment where the health and wellbeing of staff as well as our patients is our priority. The ward strives to ensure that they provide a high standard of care to their patients and ensuring a positive experience for them. You will be an essential part of the team. Date posted 14 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £22,383 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 388-7070777-E&A Job locations Torbay Hospital Cadewell Lane Torquay TQ2 7AA Job description Job responsibilities Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification. caretojoinus Why work with us Job description Job responsibilities Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification. caretojoinus Why work with us Person Specification Essential Essential Previous acute hospital experience Desirable Flexible with working patterns. Skills Essential Basic IT skills Desirable Knowledge of hospital systems Person Specification Essential Essential Previous acute hospital experience Desirable Flexible with working patterns. Skills Essential Basic IT skills Desirable Knowledge of hospital systems 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. Employer details Employer name Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Address Torbay Hospital Cadewell Lane Torquay TQ2 7AA Employer's website https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)