Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time housekeeper based in Loxley Ward at the Nottingham City Hospital. You will be working alongside the clinical and nursing team as an integral member, with the priority of maintaining cleanliness and organisation across the ward.
This is a full time post working five days a week, Monday to Friday, 07:00-15:00.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary, you'll need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the ensuring the ward is consistently stocked with the necessary equipment. You will help with the continual upkeep of cleanliness and maintenance by working with Estates to report and monitor any faults.
The successful candidate will be responsible in ensuring a high standard of cleanliness throughout the ward whilst also taking responsibility for all aspects of stock maintenance and control.
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. We welcome you to join our exciting, forward thinking and supportive team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work with materials management, equipment suppliers, procurement and the finance team to ensure correct stock levels are maintained and that stock is correctly stored and maintained. The use of Integra and NHS Supply chain, which is essential for 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 the finance team to ensure correct stock levels are maintained and that stock is correctly stored and maintained. The use of Integra and NHS Supply chain, which is essential for 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
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Organisational skills
Desirable
- Previous experience in housekeeping/cleaning/stock management or within healthcare environment
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to manoeuvre/manipulate equipment to enable effective cleaning
- Capable of using equipment within a work environment under supervision
Desirable
- Experience of moving and handling loads
- Evidence of moving and handling training
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to organise & prioritise own workload following a period of induction
- Demonstrate effective time management skills
Desirable
- Experience of coordinating the ordering of supplies
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and maths grades A - C or equivalent
- Good standard of literacy and numeracy
Desirable
- NVQ 2 level in healthcare
- Evidence of personal development in previous employment
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Punctual and reliable
- Must be able to wear the full range of appropriate PPE throughout the working day
Desirable
- Flexible in hours of work to meet the needs of the service
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to pass on information accurately to a multi professional team
- Understand the importance of instructions and written procedures
- Ability to work on own initiative. And use own judgement of when to refer issues to relevant senior staff
Desirable
- Demonstrate use of own judgement involving job related facts or situation
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Demonstrate clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to pass on information accurately & to follow clear instructions
- Communication and relationship skills required for dealing with staff, patients, and visitors & ability to work well effectively in a team and alone.
- Ability to work flexibly and under pressure
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Demonstrate computer literacy & use of IT skill skills - e.g. E-mail
Desirable
- Experience in maintaining spread sheets, auditing and use of IT in ordering and maintaining stock levels
Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards
Desirable
- To maintain a professional and clean image at all times adhering to the uniform & hand hygiene policy
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Organisational skills
Desirable
- Previous experience in housekeeping/cleaning/stock management or within healthcare environment
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to manoeuvre/manipulate equipment to enable effective cleaning
- Capable of using equipment within a work environment under supervision
Desirable
- Experience of moving and handling loads
- Evidence of moving and handling training
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to organise & prioritise own workload following a period of induction
- Demonstrate effective time management skills
Desirable
- Experience of coordinating the ordering of supplies
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and maths grades A - C or equivalent
- Good standard of literacy and numeracy
Desirable
- NVQ 2 level in healthcare
- Evidence of personal development in previous employment
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Punctual and reliable
- Must be able to wear the full range of appropriate PPE throughout the working day
Desirable
- Flexible in hours of work to meet the needs of the service
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to pass on information accurately to a multi professional team
- Understand the importance of instructions and written procedures
- Ability to work on own initiative. And use own judgement of when to refer issues to relevant senior staff
Desirable
- Demonstrate use of own judgement involving job related facts or situation
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Demonstrate clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to pass on information accurately & to follow clear instructions
- Communication and relationship skills required for dealing with staff, patients, and visitors & ability to work well effectively in a team and alone.
- Ability to work flexibly and under pressure
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Demonstrate computer literacy & use of IT skill skills - e.g. E-mail
Desirable
- Experience in maintaining spread sheets, auditing and use of IT in ordering and maintaining stock levels
Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards
Desirable
- To maintain a professional and clean image at all times adhering to the uniform & hand hygiene policy
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.