Casual Ward Housekeeper

Job Title: Ward Housekeeper

Location: East Kent & Canterbury Hospital

Salary: £6.53 per hour

Hours: Casual - as and when required.

Serco is a FTSE 100 international service company that improves the quality and efficiency of essential services that matter to millions of people around the world. The work we do for national and local governments involves us in the most important areas of public service, including health, education, transport, science and defence.

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals serving a local population of around 759,000 people. We have a national and international reputation for delivering high quality specialist care, particularly in cancer, kidney disease, stroke and vascular services.

You will provide a range of services for the patients and maintain hygiene standards within the domestic and catering environment. You will also be responsible for your area including giving instruction to domestic staff.

Your duties will also include:

- Responsible for delivery of housekeeping, cleaning, catering and customer services to an agreed standard within agreed clinical areas.
- Carry out duties in accordance with all levels of staff
- Ensure kitchen/server areas and all associated equipment are clean and tidy at all times
- Order of goods and material as necessary from Supervisors.
- Movement/distribution of clean linen supplies within wards.

Essential skills / qualifications / experience for the role

- Good communication skills including verbal and written English
- Flexible attitude to working times and methods
- Customer focus
- Reliable
- Shows imitative and self motivation

Serco is an Equal Opportunities Employer

On occasion we receive significantly more applicants than expected for some vacancies. Under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. Therefore you are advised to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment. If you have any queries or additional requirements please do not hesitate to contact the Serco Recruitment Team on .

Salary: £6.53 per hour. Date posted: 30/05/2013