Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly enthusiastic and energetic individual to join as a Housekeeper in the Emergency Department. The post holder will be required to cover 7 days per week on a shift basis.
The Housekeeper will work as an integral part of the Department.
Main duties of the job
Successful individuals will need to be able to work with the Lead Nurse to ensure that all facilities in the department are conducive to a clean, safe and comfortable environment.
Excellent communication skills are vital as the role includes liaising with Catering department, Estates and Facilities and working closely with the nursing team. Great organisational and IT skills are required to work under non-direct supervision to prioritise your own workload. It is necessary to have a flexible approach within this role and be able to respond appropriately to the demands of an ever changing workload.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the patient experience on the ward so previous experience with customer care would be ideal.
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.
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document 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.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document 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.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of the role 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 e.g. tele tracking, datix
- Customer service experience
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Numerate and literate
- Communicates clearly in writing
Desirable
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- Evidence of development, skills, knowledge and abilities
- Understanding of safe moving and handling practices
Personal Attributes and Skills
Essential
- Can communicate verbally with others clearly & courteously
- Polite, reliable, responsible
- 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
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 understanding of the role 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 e.g. tele tracking, datix
- Customer service experience
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Numerate and literate
- Communicates clearly in writing
Desirable
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- Evidence of development, skills, knowledge and abilities
- Understanding of safe moving and handling practices
Personal Attributes and Skills
Essential
- Can communicate verbally with others clearly & courteously
- Polite, reliable, responsible
- 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
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.
