North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Housekeeper- Stamford

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Job summary

The housekeeper will work as a member of the ward team; with responsibility for housekeeping tasks within that ward, at the same time they will provide an essential link between the ward and hospital support services.

*Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice*

Main duties of the job

Ward Responsibilities

Responsible for meeting and greeting new patients/visitors to the ward, ensuring they have up to date knowledge of planned patient flow and patient requirements relating to fluid, nutrition etc.

Ensure a high standard of tidiness and cleanliness is maintained in all parts of the ward, and report identified problems to the senior nurse. Ensure the ward is tidy at all times; deal with emergencies, spots, spills, floods,

Cleaning of specialist equipment according to local policies. e.g. drip stands, O2 & suctions, crash trolley, ECG machine, infusion pumps in conjunction with

To comply with the roles and responsibilities as defined in the Trust's Health & Safety Policy and the KSF outline for this post.

To be responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults by undertaking the appropriate level of training in accordance with the safeguarding policy training strategy and being aware of and working within the Trust's safeguarding policies.

Ensure all data collection and processing undertaken is consistently accurate and timely and complies with the Trust Data Quality Policy and local procedures.

Undertake additional roles as discussed with Ward Manager and within scope of role and after appropriate training .

About us

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Details

Date posted

20 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

176-Med-7050358

Job locations

Stamford and Rutland Hospital

Stamford

PE9 1UA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure a high standard of tidiness and cleanliness is maintained in all parts of the ward, and report identified problems to the senior nurse. Ensure the ward is tidy at all times; deal with emergencies, spots, spills, floods,

Please refer to the job description and person specification for more details regarding the role .

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure a high standard of tidiness and cleanliness is maintained in all parts of the ward, and report identified problems to the senior nurse. Ensure the ward is tidy at all times; deal with emergencies, spots, spills, floods,

Please refer to the job description and person specification for more details regarding the role .

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in a healthcare setting
  • Previous housekeeper or similar experience

Desirable

  • Food hygiene awareness / training

Skills/Ability/Knowledge

Essential

  • Good verbal and non verbal communication

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working with the public

Educations and Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE English and maths pass
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in a healthcare setting
  • Previous housekeeper or similar experience

Desirable

  • Food hygiene awareness / training

Skills/Ability/Knowledge

Essential

  • Good verbal and non verbal communication

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working with the public

Educations and Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE English and maths pass

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

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stamford and Rutland Hospital

Stamford

PE9 1UA


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stamford and Rutland Hospital

Stamford

PE9 1UA


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Chloe Jamieson

chloe.jamieson1@nhs.net

01733678216

Details

Date posted

20 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

176-Med-7050358

Job locations

Stamford and Rutland Hospital

Stamford

PE9 1UA


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