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SalaryThe ward housekeeper will work as an essential part of the ward team under the direction/guidance of the Sister/Charge Nurse or his/her nominated deputy. The focus of the role is to support the neonatal nursing team with non clinical tasks and help maintain a safe, clean, comfortable environment for patients.
They will assist with meeting the needs of parents and carers on the inpatient ward by orienting families to the unit, hospital environment and facilities. Contributes to the maintenance of a safe environment and assist the nursing staff in promoting family centred care.
1.Being courteous and helpful to patients, families, colleagues and all users and visitors to the ward.
2. Clean medical equipment and ensure it is ready for use e.g. incubators, cots, pumps, phototherapy lights etc.
3. Support ward team by undertaking tasks to enhance patient care i.e. restocking ward, collection of laundry, pharmacy etc.
4. Welcome families to the unit in a friendly, professional manner, orientating them to the ward and hospital where necessary.
5. Provide accurate and timely information to patients regarding ward routines, i.e. Visiting times, meal times.
6. Provide additional refreshments to patients and families where appropriate.
7. Answer telephone, referring calls to nursing colleagues as appropriate.
8. Support ward team by undertaking tasks to enhance patient care i.e. collection of laundry
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
This advert closes on Thursday 8 Feb 2024
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