Job summary You will possess good communication skills, work well as part of a team and have the ability to work in an extremely busy and challenging environment.
We are committed to providing a high standard of care to our patients using a multidisciplinary approach.
You will provide food /beverages & cleaning services to wards, kitchens and associated food service areas, cleaning premises and equipment, in patients, staff and visitor's areas.
You may need to communicate with not only colleagues but also patients, suppliersand external contractors; support from Supervisor will be provided as necessary Are you willing to clean within the hospital which could include; blood spillages, faecaes, toilets, in contact with infectious patients, removal of clinical waste etc.
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS JOB IF YOU REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP AS WE CANNOT SPONSOR PEOPLE ON THE BANK Main duties of the job The Housekeeping Department currently has vacancies at Walsall Manor Hospital.
Bank Support Services Assistant roles working various hours Monday through to Sunday, mornings, afternoons, evenings and Weekends Are you interested in working as part of a dedicated team that takes providing our patients with a clean safe environment seriously?
If so then working within the Trust Housekeeping Department could be just what you are looking are looking for individuals who are fully committed to providing a very high standard of work to support the needs of the Trust and to meet the high standards required to provide a safe environment for the care of our patients 365 days per year which includes weekends and Bank Holidays.
Housekeepers are responsible for providing and maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and the provision of food and beverages to patients.
A flexible approach is required as you will be required to work in all areas of the Trust working various shifts which may include Mornings, Afternoons, Evenings or Nights.
You will have excellent communication skills, be a team player and able to use your own initiative.
Advert will close early if high volume of Applicants About us Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents.
Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services.
The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading.
Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in2018,extension of a Neonatal Unit and brand new, state of the art Emergency Department is in the process of being completed.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional.
We are committed to investing in our workforce RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORKPROFESSIONALISM Job description Job responsibilities 1.
Ensuring that working areas are kept in a clean and hygienic state and that good hygienic practices are observed in line with Trust Policies.
By doing so exerting moderate effort from start to end of To maintain a clean and tidy appearance and observe Uniform To observe correct use and care of equipment/machinery in accordance with manufacturers instructions and training.
To report to supervisor any fault in machinery or materials, in line with Health & Safety and COSHH Policies.
To support the development of equipment lifecycle and be equipment champions.
Person Specification QUALIFICATIOINS Essential Able to read and write.
Basic Education to GCSE Grade 4, English and Mathematics or at least three months in a similar role Desirable NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Support Services Possession of Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate British Institure of Cleaning Science Qualification EXPERIENCE Essential Proven ability to work as part of a team Desirable Ability to carry out job role to exact standards Desirable to have worked in the service industry Skills Essential Demonstrate effective communicatioin skills both verbally and written when communicatioing wiith colleagues, supervisors and Managers