Job summary Housekeeper Department: Ophthalmology, Community Diagnostic Centre Band 2 Hours: per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working The Ophthalmology service is a very busy outpatient based department specializing in the care of patients with eye related problems including surgical intervention.
We are seeking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic individual to the role of Housekeeper.
This role is integral to developing environmental standards for the care of patients.
You will be pivotal in supporting the senior sister in the management of the environment and focus on reaching standards that are important aspects of care, such as, stock ordering, cleanliness, catering services and maintenance of a safe, comfortable environment.
You would be working alongside other staff to maintain the high standards within the service.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are needed for liaising with staff, patients and relatives.
Applications are welcome from hard working, motivated individuals who can appreciate the importance of maintaining the highest standards in a patient focused environment.
The successful candidate will need to complement our established hard working team by ensuring a flexible, reliable and professional approach to their work.
Interview date: Week commencing 3 February 2025 Main duties of the job We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute The post holder will work as part of the Nursing Team and take on the non- clinical tasks the team is responsible for.
These tasks will be specified by the manager.
To give excellent customer service Explain/ demonstrates own role and duties to new members of staff.
Completes environmental audits Escalates any concerns to Senior Nurse Respects confidentiality at all times To receive and pass on information to others taking into account confidentiality and data protection policies.
To be aware of new policies or changes to standards food hygiene or waste categories.
Answer the telephone as required.
About us Join #TeamSurgery at Milton Keynes University Hospital The surgery division at MKUH, which covers specialties including theatres and the Intensive Care Unit, offers a variety of roles and opportunities, both clinical and non-clinical.
The division are looking for passionate, enthusiastic and forward-thinking professionals to join the team.
MKUH is one of the leading hospitals in Europe for implementing robotics to assist in surgery, becoming the first in the continent to use the CMR Versius robot for gynaecological surgery.
Since its introduction in 2019, the theatres team have completed over 500 surgical cases, the first hospital in the UK to reach this milestone, achieving this in March 2023.
As well as being an innovator in robotics, the Trust is proud to be part of the New Hospital Programme, with plans to expand and increase our surgical capacity to meet the health needs of our communities now and in the future.
With a leading benefits package, and a growing hospital estate to meet one of the fastest growing populations in the country, it is a great time to join MKUH.
Find out more about working in #TeamSurgery at MKUH from the people who work across the division in the video below.
Job description Job responsibilities Ordering / Stock Management Order pathology supplies, manage stock levels and monitor expiry dates Order linen and keep linen cupboard tidy Order the stores required for the department Order of free refreshments for staff and for the patients Cleaning Prepare in collaboration with the nursing team, clinical rooms used by the nursing team and by the doctors every morning prior to any clinical activity.
Ensuring equipment is clean and dust free.
Keep storerooms tidy Keep dirty utility tidy General Arrange for any faulty or broken equipment to be repaired by Clinical Engineering -main hospital site.
If the equipment is sent for repair offsite them keeping up to date with its progress and facilitate its return to the CDC.
To assist patients navigating the department with or without disabilities.
To organise own workload, adjusting and prioritising appropriately as the ward actively dictates.
To respond to requests for general information.
To scan and send audits sheets, and orders to the relevant departments.
To ensure that pathology / histology samples are ready for collection Assist with stock takes Please refer to the job description for further details.
Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential A good general education, especially in the subjects of Maths and English Experience Essential Previous experience in a similar role in the NHS Skills Essential Must be able to work as part of a team and on own initiative Can accept own limitations within the role and escalate issues accordingly Can prioritise own workload Can problem solve Can work under pressure in a busy environment Must be numerate and literate Good computer skills Must be able to pass all mandatory training Must respond flexibly to the changing needs of the service Must be: -calm and confident -motivated and enthusiastic -caring and compassionate Personal and people development Essential Must be friendly and approachable Communication Essential Good verbal and written English Specific requirements Essential Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations Must be able to handle light loads, for example stores deliveries