Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Housekeeper

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 2 Housekeeper to join Fletcher ward, a diverse and motivated team that is dedicated to the development of specialist clinical skills and the delivery of high quality safe care. We are an 18 bed ward specialising in clinical haematology and bone marrow transplant.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to familiarise yourself with the attached job description and person specification.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the ensuring Fletcher Ward is consistently stocked with the necessary equipment. You will help with the continual upkeep of cleanliness and the maintenance of the unit by working with estates in reporting and monitoring of faults. Whilst working proactively as part of our team.

The successful candidate will be responsible in ensuring a high standard of cleanliness throughout the unit whilst also taking responsibility for aspects of stock maintenance and control. The main elements of the role will include cleaning, and maintenance, ensuring stock levels are maintained and nursing equipment are kept to the required levels.

About us

Our organisation is driven by our strategic objectives and organisational values and we look for people who are strongly aligned with them. The service requires an ever increasing commitment which you will be keen to undertake toward giving the best possible care and experience to patients. This vacancy would suit both those with, as well as without NHS experience,looking to work with a team that provide a high level of care and support.

We recognise responsibility to ensure that staff are developed and stimulated within their environment in order to achieve the NUH Trust vision and deliver care that reflects the values and behaviours of the organisation. NUH has a set of values and behaviours which are summarised in the job description for this post.

Details

Date posted

27 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-5775171

Job locations

City Hospital

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will work with materials management, equipment suppliers, procurement and finance to ensure correct stock levels are maintained and that stock is correctly stored and maintained. The use of Integra and NHS Supply chain are essential in ordering both stock and non-stock items. The role will also be responsible for ensuring all electrical equipment is PAT tested in line with Health and Safety, to ensure it is safe for staff, patients and relatives.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will work with materials management, equipment suppliers, procurement and finance to ensure correct stock levels are maintained and that stock is correctly stored and maintained. The use of Integra and NHS Supply chain are essential in ordering both stock and non-stock items. The role will also be responsible for ensuring all electrical equipment is PAT tested in line with Health and Safety, to ensure it is safe for staff, patients and relatives.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE English and maths grades A - C or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in dealing with customers, patients or clients.

Desirable

  • Hospital experience

Organisational skills

Essential

  • Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload. Punctual and reliable.

communication skills

Essential

  • Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE English and maths grades A - C or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in dealing with customers, patients or clients.

Desirable

  • Hospital experience

Organisational skills

Essential

  • Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload. Punctual and reliable.

communication skills

Essential

  • Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

City Hospital

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

City Hospital

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Clare Bodell

clare.bodell@nuh.nhs.uk

01159691169

Details

Date posted

27 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-5775171

Job locations

City Hospital

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


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