Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our department for a housekeeper post to work alongside our clinical team helping us to provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for our patients.
The post will require the applicant to work across the Gynaecology Unit supporting G1 inpatient and day case, Gynaecology outpatients and the oncology CNS team.
The Gynaecology unit comprises of inpatient and outpatient services relating to general gynaecology, oncology, early pregnancy, fertility, and emergency care.
Successful candidates will be well supported and have continuing opportunities for personal and professional development.
Main duties of the job
- Assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards on the ward and report to the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse and Matron on the level of cleanliness in the area.
- Participate in environmental monitoring and inspections.
- Spot cleaning i.e. ensure spillage's including body fluids are dealt with swiftly and efficiently in accordance with Trust policies.
- Upkeep of ward appearance i.e. removing clutter, tidy notice boards, attend to storage requirements, signage, tidy nurse stations etc.
- Ensure bed areas are clean and prepared for new patients.
- Assist patients with meal choices as directed by the Nurse in Charge
- Clinic equipment management and safe storage (both clinical and non-clinical)
- Undertake errands, where appropriate, as directed by the Nurse in Charge.
- Minor clerical duties as required.
- Ordering of stock and non-stock items, ensuring shelf top-up and stock rotation.
- Deal with telephone calls and personal callers as appropriate.
- Carry out all duties safely and responsibly, showing awareness of Health and Safety Policies, Food Hygiene and COSHH Regulations
- Ability to maintain complete confidentiality with regard to all patient issues.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
The Directorate of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Neonatology is based at the Jessop Wing which is linked to the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. The maternity unit has over 6800 births per year and is a Regional Tertiary Maternity Service with a Level 3 Neonatal Unit of 44 cots. A tertiary Gynae-Oncology service and a changing Gynaecology Service, which includes an Assisted Conception Unit, complete the services within the Directorate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade 4/D English and Maths or equivalent qualification/experience
Desirable
- Clerical / IT Qualifcation or relevant experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a customer service environment with the general public.
- Demonstrate ability to use a computer
Desirable
- Experience in a caring or hotel/catering environment.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate and work well within a multidisciplinary team
- Understanding of confidentiality in the work place.
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise own work load following area managers guidance
Desirable
- Willing to complete job specific and essential training relevant to the housekeepers role
- Manual handling, Infection control, Fire and Health and safety Awareness, Food hygiene (can be completed in post)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade 4/D English and Maths or equivalent qualification/experience
Desirable
- Clerical / IT Qualifcation or relevant experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a customer service environment with the general public.
- Demonstrate ability to use a computer
Desirable
- Experience in a caring or hotel/catering environment.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate and work well within a multidisciplinary team
- Understanding of confidentiality in the work place.
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise own work load following area managers guidance
Desirable
- Willing to complete job specific and essential training relevant to the housekeepers role
- Manual handling, Infection control, Fire and Health and safety Awareness, Food hygiene (can be completed in post)
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.
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).
Additional 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.
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).
