Housekeeper

Job summary

INTERVIEWS WILL TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY 24 AUGUST 2023

Please only apply if you can do the following hours - 13:30-19:30 - Mon-Fri

A vacancy has arisen for Housekeepers to join the busy Patient Services Department at QA Hospital.

Housekeepers provide a comprehensive catering service at ward level. Duties will include, serving of patient meals and beverages, washing up and general cleaning of the ward kitchen. Applicants must have excellent customer care skills and high standards of personal hygiene.

The post is monthly paid and uniform is provided. The successful applicant will receive a first class training package, and on and off the job training. We also offer a generous annual leave entitlement and opportunity to join the NHS pension scheme.

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE 3 YEARS OF EMPLOYMENT AND/OR PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES IN LINE WITH TRUST GUIDELINES

Please note we use NHS Jobs to communicate short listings and invite to interview, please ensure you check your e-mail account regularly.

Please apply online or for more information, please contact the FM Office on 02392286000 x 5336 between 9am and 3pm, Monday to Friday.

Will require a Disclosure& Barring Service (DBS) form to be completed.

FM Services and Portsmouth University Hospitals NHS Trust have a smoke-free policy. You are unable to smoke inside our buildings or in the grounds of any of our premises. The Trust is committed to valuing the benefits of diversity in its staff and committed to equal opportunities.

Main duties of the job

Clean and prepare ward food trolleys for meal service and deliver food service trolley to wards.

Provision where applicable of a range of catering related duties e.g. making toast, setting up and distributing patient beverages.

Assisting nursing staff during managed meal times with portioning and plating food from food trolley at ward level.

Responsible for ensuring the safe disposal/packaging of waste as per NHS policy for example Clinical Waste, Household Waste.

Prepare and deliver ward stores and supplies to wards and departments.

Responsible for safe/secure/hygienic storage of various stocks at ward / department level e.g. cleaning chemicals, consumables, dry /refrigerated food stuffs and equipment.

Reporting details of faults and failures of electrical equipment /fabric of the building to

Complete all working schedules and any other relevant paperwork accurately within given.

The post holder will follow all guidance and procedures relating to Healthcare Associated Infection to ensure their safety and that of others, to prevent the spread of infection.

Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Demonstrate courteous behaviour.

See Job Description Attached.

About us

Equans working in Partnership with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

PHU NHS Trust was rated good by the CQC in its recent inspection. In July 2020 it became a university hospital, we will work to drive benefits for patients, colleagues by embedding research, education and training across the Trust.

The Trusts main hub is the QA Hospital, which started as a military hospital over a century ago. It is one of the largest, modern hospitals on the south coast, with 1,200 beds. It provides comprehensive secondary care and specialist services to a local population of 675,000 people across SE Hampshire. With over 7,300 staff it is the largest employer in Portsmouth.

Being You @ PHU

Our patients are from all walks of life and so are we. If you share our values and enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues and our community you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU).

In recruiting we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs