Job summary
**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes currentEast Cheshire NHS Trust employees,bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust.**
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic individual to join the team within Ward 10 as a part time Housekeeper .
In return, you will find your contribution is valued and that you are supported through excellent management and a teamwork approach, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team with doctors, health care assistants, physiotherapists, and other allied health professionals.
Hours per week 15
Main duties of the job
We offer comprehensive learning and development support, excellent training opportunities and support to broaden your experience, knowledge, and skills as a qualified nurse. You will gain extended skills training and be able to access professional development opportunities to progress.
- Have responsibility for housekeeping duties on the ward
- Disseminate good practice to ward teams to ensure service is maintained in their absence
- Provide an efficient housekeeping service, ensuring that high standards are always maintained. Ensure that a friendly, welcoming, clean, organised, safe and comfortable working environment is provided for patients, visitors and staff
About us
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of secondary education
- Prepared to undertake NVQ qualification
Desirable
- Food hygiene certificate
- Health and safety Certificate
- NVQ level 2/3
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Ability to deal with potentially difficult or sensitive issues
- Excellent communication skills
- Basic understanding of Health and Safety, Manual handling, basic food hygiene and cleanliness
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Knowledge of other departments within the Trust
- Basic administrative skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience in care setting
- Experience in Customer care
- Experience of working with the public
Desirable
- Experience in Hotel services/ catering
Specific Job Requirement
Essential
- Self Motivated
- Flexible
- Calm and confident
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Approachable
- Sense of humour
- Good personal presentation
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for further role requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of secondary education
- Prepared to undertake NVQ qualification
Desirable
- Food hygiene certificate
- Health and safety Certificate
- NVQ level 2/3
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Ability to deal with potentially difficult or sensitive issues
- Excellent communication skills
- Basic understanding of Health and Safety, Manual handling, basic food hygiene and cleanliness
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Knowledge of other departments within the Trust
- Basic administrative skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience in care setting
- Experience in Customer care
- Experience of working with the public
Desirable
- Experience in Hotel services/ catering
Specific Job Requirement
Essential
- Self Motivated
- Flexible
- Calm and confident
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Approachable
- Sense of humour
- Good personal presentation
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for further role requirements
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
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).
