13 Oct
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sutton-in-Ashfield
Job description
Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Ward / Department Activity and Housekeeping Coordinator to join our team. The purpose of this role is to coordinate all facilities services in collaboration with the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), ensuring a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for our patients.
Your efforts will directly support the provision of high-quality patient care through personal actions and a commitment to continuous improvement.
At Sherwood Forest Hospitals, we are committed to providing a safe, clean, and caring environment for our patients. If you are passionate about patient care and have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer to the job description attached.
About us
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute / Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression.
We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.
Our culture of learning,
compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer to the job description attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skill Requirements
Essential
- Basic Literacy and numeracy skills
- A knowledge and Willing to develop basic skills and competencies relevant to the role
- Able to work well within a team and individually
- Effective communication which may require some tact and persuasion within a group and on a one to one basis
- The ability to work calmly and efficiently when under pressure
- Able to relate to all grades of staff taking directions from superiors
- Ability to cope with occasional exposure to aggressive behaviour
- Ability to deal calmly with patients with distressed or anxious behaviour
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Qualifications
Essential
Good standard of general education including GCSE's.
Desirable
Training relevant to therapeutic activity related courses
Further Training
Essential
- Willingness to attend mandatory SFH trust training
- Identify own learning needs
Desirable
Food hygiene certificate
Experience
Desirable
- Working with people with mental health problems
- Experience in Occupational Therapy
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Full time hours, to be flexible due to patient needs and requirements
▶️ Ward/Department Activity and Housekeeping Coordinator
🖊️ Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
📍 Sutton-in-Ashfield