Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Housekeeper - Rowan Ward

The closing date is 19 June 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a housekeep to join the friendly and supportive team on Rowan ward.

Rowan Ward is an acute 30 bedded fast flowing, surgical ward, it is made up of 4 bays and 5 side rooms. Patients are admitted via both elective and emergency pathways for a range of surgical diagnoses and procedures relating to colorectal and general surgical needs.

Are you wanting to be a part of a friendly team and work as a housekeeper, if the answer is yes, then we want you to apply. We are looking for hard working, caring and dedicated staff members to join our team on Rowan ward.

This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship. All applicants are expected to have valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position.

Please note, this post may close earlier than the given closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

To greet and receive patients, carers and other visitors to the ward/department in a courteous and helpful manner, whilst being mindful that there maybe barriers to understanding.

Be an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team assisting the Ward/Department to maintain a safe, clean and comfortable environment for the patients, their families and visitors and ensuring the privacy and dignity of patients at all times

Provide and receive routine messages accurately and in ways that are understood by the recipient, referring issues to the appropriate person where necessary. This could be face to face, written, verbal or by using the IT system.

Promote the prevention of cross infection to and from all patients, visitors' staff and the environment by ensuring infection, prevention and control guidance is adhered to

Ensure that ward cleaning schedules are maintained and reviewed to meet agreed levels and that any shortfalls are dealt with quickly

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,427 a year per annum inclusive of allowances

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

252-7216850-A

Job locations

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

Job description

Job responsibilities

General responsibilities:

Help prepare patients and environment for meals service. i.e. all patients have hand wipes etc

Ensure that the gender signage is appropriate (e.g. on toilet doors) and patients are aware of the location of gender appropriate facilities.

Report any Safeguarding concerns (either Adult or Children) to the nurse in charge.

Contribute to maintaining a high standard of cleanliness on the ward by working, initially, under supervision of ward manager

Contribute to effective stock control and maintenance and highlight any deficiencies to ward manager/ matron when appropriate.

Ensure correct waste segregation is adhered to, reporting incidents of non-compliance.

Ensure all sharps containers are correctly labelled and assembled as per policy.

Maintain a clear and clutter free ward environment, if necessary discuss storage issues with ward sister and Matron

Report faulty equipment to EBME and get it repaired

Report any concerns regarding the patients condition to the qualified nurse.

Report to the Nurse in Charge any issues that may prevent cleaning or compromise the safety of the environment.

Actively contribute to the provision of nutrition of the patients on the Ward/Department.

Ensure staff on the ward follow Trust dress code (i.e. hand hygiene, bare below the elbow)

Ensure green labels are completed daily for all clinical equipment

Attend Link nurse meetings for infection prevention and control

Please see attached job description for further information