Job summary

We are seeking aWard Housekeeper to join our ward team at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust. The post holder will play a key role in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for patients, carers and visitors.

The role involves coordinating ward services including cleaning, catering and minor maintenance, working closely with nursing staff, contractors and support services. You will monitor service quality, report any issues and take appropriate action to support patient experience.

You should have a good general education, an understanding of patient needs and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Good communication skills, flexibility and a positive approach are essential. Training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

The main elements of the role are ensuring the quality, delivery, cleaning, catering and minor maintenance, together with other specified tasks to meet individual patient needs as determined by the ward sister.The ward housekeeper will be required to work closely with contractors and support service departments. He/she will monitor quality standards, report deficiencies and take appropriate action.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.