Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our Housekeeping team to support us in providing an effective and efficient Housekeeping service atNew Cross Hospital.
Previous hospital experience is not essential but experience of carrying out similar duties and an understanding of cross infection issues is desirable.
This is currently a part time position of 20 hours per week on our Maternity Triage and Induction Unit.
Main duties of the job
To undertake Cleaning duties within maternity, ensuring levels of cleanliness meet the National specification for Cleanliness for the NHS.
About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organization and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as"Good"by CQC. We have achievednumerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties & ResponsibilitiesTo work as a member of the Housekeeping team to assist with the daily tasks required to maintain the levels of cleanliness required for the environment.To provide routine information with colleagues, ward /clinic/theatre staff and Supervisor.To make judgements involving straightforward facts or situations, e.g. investigate problems with delivery shortages, reporting equipment failure and stock issues.To organize your own day to day work tasks or activities to ensure cleanliness levels are achieved and documentation is completed for Trust patients, staff and visitors.To comply with all Trust Policies, Infection Prevention protocols and Health and Safety requirements.To ensure safe use, and cleanliness, of all work equipment required - e.g. Vacuums, Rangers, and Scrubber/dryers etc. following Housekeeping standard operating procedures.To explain and demonstrate own duties to new starters.To monitor and report on stock levels and ensuring that these are correctly stored in line with COSHH.To record personally generated information for compliance to ensure Infection prevention protocols are followed.To participate in cleanliness audits as required, and Trust surveys.To work within clearly defined procedures using own initiative on routine matters, with supervision available.
To wear full uniform as issued and maintain personal appearance and hygiene at a standard commensurate with the duties and role of the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties & ResponsibilitiesTo work as a member of the Housekeeping team to assist with the daily tasks required to maintain the levels of cleanliness required for the environment.To provide routine information with colleagues, ward /clinic/theatre staff and Supervisor.To make judgements involving straightforward facts or situations, e.g. investigate problems with delivery shortages, reporting equipment failure and stock issues.To organize your own day to day work tasks or activities to ensure cleanliness levels are achieved and documentation is completed for Trust patients, staff and visitors.To comply with all Trust Policies, Infection Prevention protocols and Health and Safety requirements.To ensure safe use, and cleanliness, of all work equipment required - e.g. Vacuums, Rangers, and Scrubber/dryers etc. following Housekeeping standard operating procedures.To explain and demonstrate own duties to new starters.To monitor and report on stock levels and ensuring that these are correctly stored in line with COSHH.To record personally generated information for compliance to ensure Infection prevention protocols are followed.To participate in cleanliness audits as required, and Trust surveys.To work within clearly defined procedures using own initiative on routine matters, with supervision available.
To wear full uniform as issued and maintain personal appearance and hygiene at a standard commensurate with the duties and role of the post.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of cleaning.
Desirable
- Previous experience of cleaning in an NHS environment.
Additional Information
Essential
- Evidence of work history, breaks in service, reasons for submitting application etc
Desirable
- Full work history with clear reasons for job application
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of cleaning.
Desirable
- Previous experience of cleaning in an NHS environment.
Additional Information
Essential
- Evidence of work history, breaks in service, reasons for submitting application etc
Desirable
- Full work history with clear reasons for job application
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).
