House Keeper

NHS

  • Newport
  • £24,833 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 22 hours ago
The Ward house keeper will ensure a sustainable workplace organisation method where all equipment and supplies are located in the most efficient and logical place, resources are perpetually stocked, labelled, charged and ready for use, the nurses' station is clutter-free and methodical and timely patient flow is enabled by efficient bed-space cleaning and preparation.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.Main duties of the jobThis role has responsibilities for assisting the nursing team to ensure a well organised ward, which is clutter free, clean, safe, efficient, effective and welcoming, embracing 5s methodology (organising, cleaning and reducing waste).The Ward House Keeper will ensure a sustainable workplace organisation method where all equipment and supplies are located in the most efficient and logical place, resources are perpetually stocked, labelled, charged and ready for use, the nurses' station is clutter-free and methodical and timely patient flow is enabled by efficient bed-space cleaning and preparation.The role has been designed to release nursing time to provide direct patient care with Registered Nurses doing only what Registered Nurses should do with the delegation of non-clinical responsibilities and tasks to the Ward House Keeper.The Ward House Keeper will carry out routine observation of the ward environment and will act to ensure a well organised ward, undertaking cleaning of clinical areas using appropriate equipment, materials and cleaning products, to the method and frequencies required, ward based catering tasks, movement of patients, stock control and administration duties.About usAneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.DetailsDate posted02 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£24,833 a year per annum, pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number040-EA069-0625-CJob locationsRoyal Gwent HospitalCardiff RoadNewportNP20 2UBJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.Person SpecificationSkillsEssential
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