Housekeeper - Renal Unit

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for a Housekeeper to join our very friendly team on the Dialysis unit at Hollinswood House to assist in the smooth running of the unit by promoting a clean and healthy environment where our patients come in three times a week for their treatment.

You will prepare patients snacks and drinks. Order inpatient meals, serve food and assist patients with feeding as required.

You will be responsible for ensuring adequate stocks of kitchen consumables are maintained to meet service requirements and that all equipment within the department is clean and in good working order.

You will assist staff in the preparation of dialysis areas and in the disposal of dialysis consumables and waste.

Main duties of the job

To assist in the smooth running of the Renal Unit by promoting a clean and healthy environment.
To be responsible for ensuring adequate stocks of kitchen consumables are maintained to meet service requirements and that all equipment within the department is clean and in good working order.
Assist staff in the preparation of dialysis areas and in the disposal of dialysis consumables and waste.
Prepare patients snacks and drinks. Order inpatient meals, serve food and assist patients with feeding as required.
Ensure supplies on the unit are well stocked and cleaning schedules adhered to.
To assist in the transfer of equipment.

About us

The Renal Unit is a busy outpatient area for patients with kidney failure coming in three times a week to go on a dialysis machine for 4 hours. It is very friendly team and you will get to know the patients very well as they attend so often. You will give out patient drinks, sandwiches and meals, keep the kitchen tidy and help on the unit to clean the beds and remake for the next patient session & remove and dispose of the rubbish and linen. It is essential we keep our unit as clean as possible for our vulnerable patient group and you will play a key part in that team.

Date posted

17 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum / pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

223-HKR-142

Job locations

Hollinswood House

Stafford Park 1

Telford

TF3 3BD

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Maths and English grade 9 - 4 (A to C) or equivalent.

Good communication skills

Essential

Able to communicate effectively - written and verbal.

previous caring experience

Desirable

experience in caring / healthcare

Knowledge

Desirable

To have a basic knowledge of a hospital environment and infection control
Knowledge of Oracle ordering system

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Maths and English grade 9 - 4 (A to C) or equivalent.

Good communication skills

Essential

Able to communicate effectively - written and verbal.

previous caring experience

Desirable

experience in caring / healthcare

Knowledge

Desirable

To have a basic knowledge of a hospital environment and infection control
Knowledge of Oracle ordering system

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).

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