Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Housekeeper to join the team in the Emergency Department within West Hertfordshire NHS Teaching Hospitals NHS trust.
We have a high patient turnover and promote good patient flow. Our patients can present with many medical conditions and can be any age from 16yrs upwards.
We are looking for someone who is highly motivated, enthusiastic, proactive, and who is committed to providing high quality care and delivering excellence to our patients.
This is a busy and dynamic area and you will be part of a skilled, motivated hardworking, fun and caring team.
You will need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.This post is for full time long days (07.15-19:45).
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Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will work as an integral part of the Ward Team, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- You will be responsible for the co-ordination of all patient facilities services within the ward area, to ensure a clean, safe and comfortable environment.
- The main elements of the role are to ensure the delivery of catering, minor maintenance, and cleaning together with other specified tasks to meet individual patient needs as determined by the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse/Matron.
- The post holder will be required to work closely with contractors and support service departments.
- You will monitor quality standards, report deficiencies and take appropriate action.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assist patients to order food, where necessary taking into account special needs and medical requirements.
- Liaise with Kitchen Manager/staff to ensure food provided is of a consistent high standard and meets patients needs.
- Prepare and serve hot and cold meals, snacks and drinks as requested in line with Trust policy.
- Assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards on the Ward, which will include spot cleaning when required. Ensuring the Ward is clean, safe and tidy at all times.
- Joint responsibility with Ward staff for cleaning specialist equipment as per Trust/Ward policy e.g. commodes, drip stands etc.
- Ensure isolation nursing areas are cleaned appropriately and identify any problems with cleanliness and report to the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
- Receive, welcome and guide visitors on the Ward, liaising with other staff as appropriate.
- Transport equipment, consumables and written information as required.
- Maintain and update non-clinical records and information as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assist patients to order food, where necessary taking into account special needs and medical requirements.
- Liaise with Kitchen Manager/staff to ensure food provided is of a consistent high standard and meets patients needs.
- Prepare and serve hot and cold meals, snacks and drinks as requested in line with Trust policy.
- Assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards on the Ward, which will include spot cleaning when required. Ensuring the Ward is clean, safe and tidy at all times.
- Joint responsibility with Ward staff for cleaning specialist equipment as per Trust/Ward policy e.g. commodes, drip stands etc.
- Ensure isolation nursing areas are cleaned appropriately and identify any problems with cleanliness and report to the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
- Receive, welcome and guide visitors on the Ward, liaising with other staff as appropriate.
- Transport equipment, consumables and written information as required.
- Maintain and update non-clinical records and information as required.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent
- Willingness to undertake NVQ level II training.
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Worked within a customer centred environment.
Desirable
- Worked within a hospital, nursing environment or hotel service setting
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Worked within a hospital, nursing environment or hotel service setting.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent
- Willingness to undertake NVQ level II training.
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Worked within a customer centred environment.
Desirable
- Worked within a hospital, nursing environment or hotel service setting
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Worked within a hospital, nursing environment or hotel service setting.
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).
