Housekeeper

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure the department environment is kept clean to a predetermined level and in accordance with the Trusts policies and procedures in order to achieve enhanced environmental standards.

Identify and action additional cleaning requirements.

Work in conjunction with Matrons and monitoring audit or implementing actions required.

Assist when needed in undertaking core domestic duties

Assist with the preparation of rooms for cleaning

Abide by infection prevention and control policies

To assist Nursing staff in any required areas of additional cleaning

To order and maintain adequate stock levels on the unit ensuring adequate supplies for weekend & holidays, to ensure the management team are aware of depleting stock levels.

To assist the nursing staff in the decontamination of equipment.

To ensure stock rooms are kept tidy and stock is easily accessible.

Assist with meal times and requesting patients meals.

Assist with the collection of patient experience feedback.

Monitor the condition of equipment and report faults and repairs.

Remove items for repair if required documenting the action.

To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

To actively participate in the staff appraisal process.

To be familiar with relevant Operational, Personnel, Health and Safety Policies and procedures, including Fire, COSHH, No Smoking and Alcohol.

To attend mandatory updates as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Desirable

• Basic certificate in cleaning and housekeeping skills
• NVQ Level 1

Experience

Essential

• Worked as member of a team

Desirable

• Previous experience in a hospital environment
• Knowledge of Infection control
• Knowledge of Quality Standards
• Previous Catering/Domestic experience

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to co-ordinate tasks

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety

Demonstrates our Proud to CARE Values

Essential

• Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encourage

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Simple problem solving
• Flexibility
• Smart appearance

Desirable

• Ability to disseminate information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL

Employer's website

https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)