Job summary
The housekeeper role is vitally important to Discharge Loungeand we would welcome applications from enthusiastic hard working individuals.
The successful applicant will provide direct support to the department in order to meet theirrequirements, specifically by making sure the environment is kept clear, tidy and appropriately maintained and stocked.
Main duties of the job
To ensure the department environment is kept clean to a predetermined level and in accordance with the trusts policies and procedures. There are 4 key elements to this role including
Domestic duties
Equipment and Supplies
Maintenance
General responsibilities
Please see the job description for a full overview of responsibilities and role expectations.
About us
Our vision: Exceptional patient care provided by exceptional people.
Our mission: To bring our people communities and partners together, providing patient care we are proud of. We all play a part in achieving this, by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other. As members of staff we will always be guided by our Proud to CARE values:
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full job description and person specification for detailed job description and main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full job description and person specification for detailed job description and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of working within a healthcare setting
- Knowledge of Infection control
Desirable
- Previous experience in a hospital environment
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
- Good IT skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Approachable
- Demonstrate initiative
- Smart appearance
- Reliable
- Flexible
- Ability to work within a team and independently
- Understanding of the importance of hospital cleanliness
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Achievement, Relationships, Environment - Proud to CARE
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to GCSE standard (or equivalent), to include Maths & English
Desirable
- Health Related Training or Domestic Services Training
- Moving and Handling and Food Handling Training
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of working within a healthcare setting
- Knowledge of Infection control
Desirable
- Previous experience in a hospital environment
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
- Good IT skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Approachable
- Demonstrate initiative
- Smart appearance
- Reliable
- Flexible
- Ability to work within a team and independently
- Understanding of the importance of hospital cleanliness
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Achievement, Relationships, Environment - Proud to CARE
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to GCSE standard (or equivalent), to include Maths & English
Desirable
- Health Related Training or Domestic Services Training
- Moving and Handling and Food Handling Training
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
