Housekeeper - Neuroscience


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£25,272
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Norwich, NR4 7UY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	27 Aug 2026
Closing date:	1 Sept 2026

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Summary

Overview of Essential Responsibilities: Establish and maintain a working rapport with nursing, medical, technical, ancillary and administration colleagues. Help with cleaning and maintain tidiness in all areas. Assist with the cleaning of all equipment and quality testing of specialised equipment. To be responsible for the maintenance of equipment at ward level, reporting and ensuring accurate records are kept and equipment retrieved and returned as necessary. To check linen allocation daily, report any problems to the Ward Coordinator and liaise with the linen room to rectify problems. Ensure dirty linen is bagged and disposed of correctly. Check emergency equipment is available by all beds i.e. oxygen tubing, masks, Suction. Check oxygen and suction is working is working correctly and ensure portable oxygen cylinders are full. Ensure adequate stocks of items are in areas as required and assist with the ordering of stores and stationery supplies. Know how to use Powergate where applicable. Put supplies and stationery away in storage areas as required. Keep all storage areas clean and neat and promote a safe working environment. Make refreshments and wash up as required. To welcome new patients to the ward. Have water jugs etc. by bedside for them on admission. To assist patients with their diets as required. Liaise closely with patient chefs. To assist qualified and support staff with patient comfort i.e. sitting patient up. Help with bed making and where required prepare beds appropriately to meet the needs of individual patients i.e. additional pillows, cot sides, special mattresses and bed appliances. Sort mail for department and deliver to each section as required. Undertake errands as required e.g. Photocopying Collecting and taking items to pharmacy Taking donations to pay office Taking property and death certificates to bereavement office Taking samples i.e. blood to lab Receiving and sending items via the chute system Collecting and delivering notes and x-rays for admissions and discharges Answer the telephone. Update the Patient Administration System (PAS) in line with the policies and procedures on real time data collection and confidentiality. Assist new staff to orientate to the ward area and support new staff as required. Skills: Ability to work in a team. Ability to work in an organised and timely manner. Confidentiality, diplomacy and a commitment to fulfilling the tasks required for the post. Undertake other tasks as deemed necessary by the Nurse in-charge. Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification. Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 6231 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

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