Job summary
The Housekeeper will work as an integral part of the Operating Theatre Department. They will work with the theatre team to ensure all facilities in the department are clean, safe, tidy and efficient.
The Housekeeper will support the department in terms of cleaning schedules of clinical equipment, assisting with stock management/rotation and assist the team in ensuring the department is well maintained and safe for the patients we care for.
Main duties of the job
You will also be required to undertake other non-clinical duties to meet the service needs as determined by the theatre coordinator/team leader and to liaise with other departments.
The post holder must comply with all relevant trust policies and procedures. The must complete all mandatory training and ensure the complete yearly appraisals.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
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 on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
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 on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE A-C or equivalent including Maths and English or Level 2 functional skills in Math's and English
- Willing to undertake further training
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a busy environment
Desirable
- Experience working within catering/ cleaning services
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Be able to treat patients, their families and/or carers with empathy, compassion, dignity and respect
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to work under instruction, show initiative by prioratising workload and be adaptable.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Desirable
- Have knowledge/ experience of the Genesys system/scan for safety
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Understanding of confidentially issues
- Understanding of the Trust Values
- To be committed to the principle of equal opportunities for both patients and staff.
Other
Essential
- Be flexible and enthusiastic
- Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Be able to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
- Be approachable and kind
- Motivated
- Able to work flexibly to meet the service needs
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE A-C or equivalent including Maths and English or Level 2 functional skills in Math's and English
- Willing to undertake further training
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a busy environment
Desirable
- Experience working within catering/ cleaning services
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Be able to treat patients, their families and/or carers with empathy, compassion, dignity and respect
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to work under instruction, show initiative by prioratising workload and be adaptable.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Desirable
- Have knowledge/ experience of the Genesys system/scan for safety
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Understanding of confidentially issues
- Understanding of the Trust Values
- To be committed to the principle of equal opportunities for both patients and staff.
Other
Essential
- Be flexible and enthusiastic
- Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Be able to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
- Be approachable and kind
- Motivated
- Able to work flexibly to meet the service needs
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).
