Non Clinical Support Worker - Housekeeper

at  University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust provides acute hospital care to the local population.
An opportunity has arisen at Furness General Hospital for a Non-Clinical Support Worker on Ward 6
We would invite candidates who want to help us make a difference for our patients.
We are excited to be able to offer this role to someone who is committed member of staff who enjoys being part of the wider team.
You will work in conjunction with all staff in order to maintain a clean and safe environment and ensure housekeeping jobs are completed in a satisfactory manner.
To support clinical care delivery
To co-ordinate all patient facilities services within the ward area
Ordering of supplies for the ward and maintaining stores
To ensure that the ward is a safe, clean, tidy and comfortable environment
Ensure that food is available to meet the patients’ needs
Assist the ward staff to receive, welcome and guide patients and visitors onto the ward
Assist in daily bed making
Assist in the preparation of bed areas on discharge of patients
Assist nursing staff with the feeding of patients who are unable to do so for themselves and complete food charts where necessary
Ensure all patients are afforded privacy and dignity throughout their stay
Ensure that there is an adequate linen supply throughout the day
Respond to health emergencies as appropriate
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our community services for adults are provided in people’s homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk

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