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Become a Vital Part of Ward A4's Housekeeping Excellence!

Upper GI and Vascular (General Surgery) Ward A4 has an exciting part-time opportunity for a dedicated housekeeper to join our team. This role is crucial in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the ward, serving as a vital link between the ward and hospital support services.

Working pattern 15 hours per week worked over Wednesday and Friday.

Main duties of the job

As a housekeeper, your responsibilities will include:

• Meeting and greeting new patients and visitors, providing them with updated information about patient flow and requirements for fluid and nutrition.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and tidiness throughout the ward, reporting any issues to the senior nurse.
• Ensuring the ward remains orderly at all times and handling emergencies, spots, spills, and floods promptly.
• Cleaning specialist equipment according to local policies, including drip stands, O2 and suction units, crash trolleys, ECG machines, and infusion pumps.

Working for our organisation

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
• Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
• Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
• Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
• On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles.  Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.