Housekeeper - Theatres

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

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Job summary

Doncaster Royal Infirmary is looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join the team at DRI theatres as a Housekeeper.

This role is busy and we are looking for candidates to work full time hours over five days (Monday to Friday). We take pride in our work and environment and we believe that the Housekeeper role is integral in providing an efficient service for our patients.

Main duties of the job

The Housekeeper role will ensure that all facilities in the theatre units are clean, safe, tidy and comfortable.

The main elements of the role are supporting the delivery of cleaning schedules in terms of clinical equipment, assisting with stock management/rotation and to assist the coordinator in ensuring the theatre departments are well maintained, together with other specified tasks to meet patient and staff needs.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help you Develop, Belongand Thrive, Here.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Date posted

10 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

272-6821609

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Thorne Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrates an understanding of the essential daily duties and responsibilities outlined in the Job Description.

Desirable

  • Previous experience of professional cleaning, catering, portering services, working with the public, e.g. retail
  • Use of IT systems for teletracking, Datex
  • Customer service experience

Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • Numerate and literate
  • Communicates clearly in writing

Desirable

  • Evidence of development, skills, knowledge and abilities
  • Understanding of safe moving and handling practices
  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Able to work under own initiative within outlined duties
  • Able to prioritise outlined duties
  • Punctual and able to manage own time within outlined duties
  • Flexible - can adapt in cases of high clinical demand on the clinical teams/department (e.g. ad hoc errands)

Desirable

  • Understands how to maintain good working relationships
  • Can demonstrate an understanding of the importance of cleaning
  • Can demonstrate an understanding of Health & Safety, COSHH regulations, Infection Prevention control and Risk assessment
  • Give practical examples of safe practices
  • Understanding of effective stock control
Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrates an understanding of the essential daily duties and responsibilities outlined in the Job Description.

Desirable

  • Previous experience of professional cleaning, catering, portering services, working with the public, e.g. retail
  • Use of IT systems for teletracking, Datex
  • Customer service experience

Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • Numerate and literate
  • Communicates clearly in writing

Desirable

  • Evidence of development, skills, knowledge and abilities
  • Understanding of safe moving and handling practices
  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Able to work under own initiative within outlined duties
  • Able to prioritise outlined duties
  • Punctual and able to manage own time within outlined duties
  • Flexible - can adapt in cases of high clinical demand on the clinical teams/department (e.g. ad hoc errands)

Desirable

  • Understands how to maintain good working relationships
  • Can demonstrate an understanding of the importance of cleaning
  • Can demonstrate an understanding of Health & Safety, COSHH regulations, Infection Prevention control and Risk assessment
  • Give practical examples of safe practices
  • Understanding of effective stock control

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Thorne Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Employer's website

https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Thorne Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Employer's website

https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Theatre Manager

Lucy Walker

lucy.walker8@nhs.net

01302644650

Date posted

10 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

272-6821609

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Thorne Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


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