Job summary
The Labour Ward Team at the Royal London Hospital are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated individual to the role of Housekeeper. Previous experience is desirable but not mandatory as training is provided. Good working knowledge of ICT and excellent interpersonal skills are vitally important.
The role is offered on a full time, permanent basis.
Working hours are Monday-Friday 0800-1600.
Flexible working, including compressed hours considered.
Main duties of the job
We are a busy maternity unit looking for positive, enthusiastic and motivated people to join our maternity services team.
Under the direction of the Registered Midwife, you will work with all members of the multidisciplinary team, to provide the highest standards of patient care within maternity services.
The Housekeeper is part of the care team that ensure that mothers and babies have a good experience whilst on the labour ward. The successful post holder will ensure that the ward is well stocked with vital consumables and supplies. This includes that all equipment is cleaned to the highest standard following local infection control policies and ensures that equipment remains in good working order, reporting any faults or failures to the relevant departments.
As a housekeeper you can make a real difference to the patients experience in hospital by providing support and a friendly face to patients during their stay.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oNVQ level 2 or equivalent or willing to work toward diploma level 2
- oWillingness to change working methods as required
Desirable
- oWillingness to learn new skills
Experience
Essential
- oPrevious relevant experience in healthcare, hotel/catering, cleaning and or housekeeping
- oExperience of dealing with the public
Desirable
- oPrevious managerial/supervisory experience
- oPrevious experience of working in a changing role or organization
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oNVQ level 2 or equivalent or willing to work toward diploma level 2
- oWillingness to change working methods as required
Desirable
- oWillingness to learn new skills
Experience
Essential
- oPrevious relevant experience in healthcare, hotel/catering, cleaning and or housekeeping
- oExperience of dealing with the public
Desirable
- oPrevious managerial/supervisory experience
- oPrevious experience of working in a changing role or organization
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).
