Ward Housekeeper

Job overview

Chameleon ward has 14 inpatient beds. This includes 10 cubicles and a 4 bedded neonatal High dependency bay.

The ward is recruiting a Part -Time Housekeeper for 22.5 hours per week.

This is managed by the Ward Sister for Chameleon and this role involves working within a team of nursing staff and multi disciplinary team members to support the family’s stay in hospital. This would include liaising with the other part time Housekeeper currently on Chameleon.

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Have knowledge and understanding of the patient environment and its associated required standards.

Have knowledge and understanding of how the associated Estates and Facilities (EFM)Services (i.e. Catering, Portering, Linen, Works, , Materials Management, Domestic Services) work and provide the individual service to the Ward and how they are accessed.

Follow the Trust Infection Control policies and procedures when carrying out all aspects of their role e.g., food safety, hand hygiene, decontamination, infection cleans Provide excellent communication between the units and Estates and Facilities to ensure effective coordination of support services at unit level.

Participate in risk and incident management in line with Trust and local Policies.

To have a full understanding of the Trust’s Child Protection Policy and Guidelines and what actions should be taken if you have any concerns.

Working for our organisation

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.