Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a vacancy within our GRaDE/Respiratory winter wards for a Housekeeper; this role is to support the nursing team in the delivery of high standards of care on Huntsman 2 and Huntsman 6.
Huntsman 2 and Huntsman 6 are busy wards providing high standards of care within the GRaDE directorate at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals.
As part of the team you would be responsible to the Senior Sister for the provision of the non-clinical and clinical needs of the patients, ensuring that the patient and staff environments are clean and tidy. In this role it will be necessary to liaise with other departments throughout the hospital and be involved in greeting visitors to the units.
Applicants should possess excellent communication and team working skills. A flexible approach to work is essential. You should be able to thrive on having lots going on and rise to the challenge of constantly switching between different activities and issues.
Main duties of the job
Assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards on the ward and report to the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse and Matron on the level of cleanliness in the area.
Participate in environmental monitoring and inspections.
Spot cleaning i.e. ensure spillage's including body fluids are dealt with swiftly and efficiently in accordance with Trust policies.
Upkeep of ward appearance i.e. removing clutter, tidy notice boards, attend to storage requirements, signage, tidy nurse stations etc.
Ensure bed areas are clean and prepared for new patients.
Assist patients with meal choices as directed by the Nurse in ChargeAssist with the setting of tables, serving of meals, cleaning crockery, replenishing water jugs.
Assisting patients with dietary and fluid intake, as directed by the Nurse in Charge and document this on the patient's diet and fluid charts in accordance with the care plan.
Clinic equipment management and safe storage (both clinical and non-clinical)
Undertake errands, where appropriate, as directed by the Nurse in Charge.
Minor clerical duties as required.
Ordering of stock and non-stock items, ensuring shelf top-up and stock rotation.
Deal with telephone calls and personal callers as appropriate.
Carry out all duties safely and responsibly, showing awareness of Health and Safety Policies, Food Hygiene and COSHH Regulations.
Ability to maintain complete confidentiality with regard to all patient issues.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of five months due to the post being recruited as part of a limited term project within the Trust. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts taking into consideration the requirement for the post to be maintained as a part of the project's implementation and the timescales associated with this.
Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.
All existing NHS staff will only be considered on a secondment basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health care setting and with the public
- Experience of working to high standards of cleanliness and organisation incorporating health safety and hygiene regulations
Desirable
- Previous domestic experience
- Manual handling, Infection control, Fire safety, Health and Safety Awareness, Food hygiene Training (can be completed once in post.)
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English GCSE at Grade D or above/ Level 3. Or equivalent level qualification/experience
Desirable
- Evidence of further development
- Clerical / IT qualification or relevant experience
Further Traning
Essential
- Evidence of development/training within previous role
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff
- Ability to work under supervision and instruction
- Ability to show initiative. Motivation to develop role in line with service need
Desirable
- Moving and Handling skills
- Health & Safety awareness
- Infection control awareness
- Customer care training
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff
- Ability to work under supervision and instruction
- Ability to show initiative. Motivation to develop role in line with service need
Other Factors
Essential
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
- Professional Approach
- High regard for confidentiality
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health care setting and with the public
- Experience of working to high standards of cleanliness and organisation incorporating health safety and hygiene regulations
Desirable
- Previous domestic experience
- Manual handling, Infection control, Fire safety, Health and Safety Awareness, Food hygiene Training (can be completed once in post.)
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English GCSE at Grade D or above/ Level 3. Or equivalent level qualification/experience
Desirable
- Evidence of further development
- Clerical / IT qualification or relevant experience
Further Traning
Essential
- Evidence of development/training within previous role
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff
- Ability to work under supervision and instruction
- Ability to show initiative. Motivation to develop role in line with service need
Desirable
- Moving and Handling skills
- Health & Safety awareness
- Infection control awareness
- Customer care training
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff
- Ability to work under supervision and instruction
- Ability to show initiative. Motivation to develop role in line with service need
Other Factors
Essential
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
- Professional Approach
- High regard for confidentiality
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).
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).
