Job summary
As housekeeper of the ward you will play an important role within the team to help maintain the smooth running of the ward.
To assist the ward staff and Ward Manager with the housekeeping duties to free them up for patient care.
This could involve, assisting with ensuring the ward has a constant supply of linen, taking the dirty linen to the store room, ensuring the ward is clean, tidy and decluttered.
Ensure equipment is cleaned as per trust policy, Maintain clean and tidy bed spaces.
Main duties of the job
Log calls for defects and chase them if needed.
Clean and prepare patient beds if ward is busy.
Keep patients topped with with toiletries etc as needed.
Top up the ward clinical supplies.
Good communication is essential in this role.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to prioritise workload.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a caring environment or equivalent.
Qualifications
Essential
- Possess a reasonable standard of oral and written English.
- Possess basic numeracy skills.
- Undertake professional development (specifically the Trust healthcare assistant competency assessment programme).
- Participate on the NVQ2 or 3 programmes.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate awareness of the importance of confidentiality
- Show an understanding of accountability
Other
Essential
- Flexibility (shift patterns).
- Cheerful/friendly professional approach.
- Undertake professional development (specifically the Trust healthcare assistant competency assessment programme
- Participate on the NVQ2 or 3 programmes. Evidence of good work attendance/timekeeping
- Adhere to the Trust values
- Evidence of good work attendance/timekeeping
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to prioritise workload.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a caring environment or equivalent.
Qualifications
Essential
- Possess a reasonable standard of oral and written English.
- Possess basic numeracy skills.
- Undertake professional development (specifically the Trust healthcare assistant competency assessment programme).
- Participate on the NVQ2 or 3 programmes.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate awareness of the importance of confidentiality
- Show an understanding of accountability
Other
Essential
- Flexibility (shift patterns).
- Cheerful/friendly professional approach.
- Undertake professional development (specifically the Trust healthcare assistant competency assessment programme
- Participate on the NVQ2 or 3 programmes. Evidence of good work attendance/timekeeping
- Adhere to the Trust values
- Evidence of good work attendance/timekeeping
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).
