Housekeeper - EMU

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The housekeeper role is vitally important on the Emergency Management Unit and we would welcome applications from enthusiastic and hard working individuals.

The successful candidate will provide direct support to the unit in order to meet the departmental requirements, specifically by making sure the environment is kept clear, tidy and appropriately maintained.

The post holder will also support delivery of the meal and beverage service to patients on the unit.

Main duties of the job

Ensure the department environment is kept clean to a predetermined level and in accordance with the Trust's policies and procedures in order to achieve enhanced environmental standards.

Identify and action additional cleaning requirements.

Work in conjunction with Ward Leaders and monitoring audit or implementing actions required.

Assist when needed in undertaking core domestic duties

Assist with the preparation of rooms for cleaning

Abide by infection prevention and control policies

To assist Nursing staff in any required areas of additional cleaning

To order and maintain adequate stock levels on the unit ensuring adequate supplies for weekend & holidays, to ensure the management team are aware of depleting stock levels.

To assist the Nursing staff in the decontamination of equipment.

To ensure stock rooms are kept tidy and stock is easily accessible.

Assist with mealtimes and requesting patient's meals.

Assist with the collection of patient experience feedback

Monitor the condition of equipment and report faults and repairs.

Remove items for repair if required documenting the action.

To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

To actively participate in the staff appraisal process.

To be familiar with relevant Operational, Personnel, Health and Safety Policies and procedures, including Fire, COSHH, No Smoking and Alcohol.

To attend mandatory updates as required.

About us

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a well performing Foundation Trust serving a population of around 441,000 across the Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, North Amber Valley, High Peak and North East Derbyshire districts. With a workforce of around 3,800 staff and good financial control, currently operating with a positive financial surplus and was recently rated "Good" by the CQC .

We are committed to working with our partners in health and social care to deliver long term financial sustainability and resilience in our performance to ensure we provide high quality services and excellent patient care.

Date posted

23 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

166-MEC-5811249

Job locations

Emergency Management Unit

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Chesterfield

S44 5BL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification for the full qualifications, skills and experience required for this post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification for the full qualifications, skills and experience required for this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Evidence of reasonable general education

Desirable

Health related training or domestic services training
Moving and Handling and Food handling training

Experience

Essential

Recent experience of working in a health care setting

Desirable

Experience as an HCA or Domestic within a health care setting

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to communicate across a range of staff
Good interpersonal skills
Good organisational skills
Ability to prioritise workload

Desirable

QCF level 2

Personal Attributes

Essential

Smart appearance
Approachable
Reliable
Flexible
Ability to work within a team and independently
Understanding of the importance of hospital cleanliness
Demonstrate initiative

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Evidence of reasonable general education

Desirable

Health related training or domestic services training
Moving and Handling and Food handling training

Experience

Essential

Recent experience of working in a health care setting

Desirable

Experience as an HCA or Domestic within a health care setting

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to communicate across a range of staff
Good interpersonal skills
Good organisational skills
Ability to prioritise workload

Desirable

QCF level 2

Personal Attributes

Essential

Smart appearance
Approachable
Reliable
Flexible
Ability to work within a team and independently
Understanding of the importance of hospital cleanliness
Demonstrate initiative

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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