Job summary
The Theatre housekeeper will work as an essential part of the theatre team under the direction/guidance of the Sister/Charge Nurse or their nominated deputy. The focus of the role is to support the team with non-clinical tasks, ensure the cleanliness of the clinical areas of the department is maintained to a very high level and help maintain a safe, clean, comfortable environment for patients.
Main duties of the job
w Maintain a safe environment in conjunction with other staff
w Report any damaged equipment and required maintenance repairs to Theatre Administrator
w Maintain daily temperature checks of all fridges, non-medical and report any discrepancies.
w Making sure the theatre staff room is clean and tidy before and after main staff break times.
w Ensure changing room areas are clean and tidy, theatre scrub suits stocked up and tidy and theatre shoes fit for purpose.
About us
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good level of general education
Desirable
- Knowledge of national decontamination standards
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a patient/customer focussed environment
- Experience of working with limited supervision, able to organise self and follow appropriate timed schedules
- Experience of taking responsibility for individual workload
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS or similar environment
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to communicate appropriately and effectively at all levels
- Able to use initiative
- Able to comply with Health and Safety regulations
- Able to comply with Manual Handling policy
Desirable
- Knowledge of COSHH
- Knowledge of infection control procedures within a healthcare environment
Other factors
Essential
- Flexibility and Helpfulness
- Willing to undertake further training as and when needed
- Reliable
- Neat, tidy appearance with good general hygiene
- Able to work the shifts required, unsocial hours, flexible shift patterns
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good level of general education
Desirable
- Knowledge of national decontamination standards
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a patient/customer focussed environment
- Experience of working with limited supervision, able to organise self and follow appropriate timed schedules
- Experience of taking responsibility for individual workload
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS or similar environment
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to communicate appropriately and effectively at all levels
- Able to use initiative
- Able to comply with Health and Safety regulations
- Able to comply with Manual Handling policy
Desirable
- Knowledge of COSHH
- Knowledge of infection control procedures within a healthcare environment
Other factors
Essential
- Flexibility and Helpfulness
- Willing to undertake further training as and when needed
- Reliable
- Neat, tidy appearance with good general hygiene
- Able to work the shifts required, unsocial hours, flexible shift patterns
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).
