Job summary
Housekeeper
Department: Ward 8
Band 2 £22,383 per annum pro rata
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Fixed Term until 17.01.2025
Ward 8 is a 25 bedded ward at Milton Keynes university Hospital in the medicine division specifically for Endocrinology.
We are looking for a Housekeeper who is pro-active, enthusiastic, compassionate, individual who understand the importance of excellence in learning and developing housekeeping skills.
For any further information or to arrange an informal visit. Please contact Angelina Pereira, Senior sister/Ward manager by email at Angelina.pereira@mkuh.nhs.uk
Interview date: w/c 11 March 2024
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of patient facility services within the ward area, ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment.The main elements of the post are to ensure the delivery of cleaning, catering and ancillary services for patients, to monitor the quality standards, reporting deficiencies and appropriate actions to the Senior Nurse. The post-holder will work as part of the team carrying out tasks as specified by the Nurse in Charge.
About us
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- 4 O levels/GCSE's at grade C or above or equivalent including English and Math.
- Awareness of infection control issues.
- Understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace
Desirable
- Awareness of NHS policies.
Experience
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience.
- Experience working within a ward environment.
- Experience of working in a team.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate commitment high standards of cleanliness.
- Accurate record keeping.
- Ability to plan and organise own work load.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to prioritise tasks effectively at short notice
- Caring in a professional manner towards patients and their relatives
- Good time management.
Personal and people development
Essential
- Presents a professional appearance
- Ability to work within a team
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
Communication
Essential
- Able to show empathy and respect for families and patients.
- To be able to work alongside the extensive carrying out instruction and feeding back information.
- Able to document accurately care and use trust documentation within trust policy and guidelines.
Desirable
- Liaising with purchasing and representatives of medical companies.
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- 4 O levels/GCSE's at grade C or above or equivalent including English and Math.
- Awareness of infection control issues.
- Understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace
Desirable
- Awareness of NHS policies.
Experience
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience.
- Experience working within a ward environment.
- Experience of working in a team.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate commitment high standards of cleanliness.
- Accurate record keeping.
- Ability to plan and organise own work load.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to prioritise tasks effectively at short notice
- Caring in a professional manner towards patients and their relatives
- Good time management.
Personal and people development
Essential
- Presents a professional appearance
- Ability to work within a team
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
Communication
Essential
- Able to show empathy and respect for families and patients.
- To be able to work alongside the extensive carrying out instruction and feeding back information.
- Able to document accurately care and use trust documentation within trust policy and guidelines.
Desirable
- Liaising with purchasing and representatives of medical companies.
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations.
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.
