University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

House Keeper

The closing date is 30 May 2025

Job summary

The post holder is responsible for ensuring that the environment meets the needs and expectations of patients, visitors and the Ward/Unit.The post holder will work as an integral part of the ward team.The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of all patient facilities and services in the area and ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment.

Main duties of the job

  • To develop and maintain systems for the upkeep of all areas ensuring that the patients, trolleys, and cubicles/waiting room are free from clutter at all times
  • To develop systems to ensure that the unit is safe and tidy at all times, e.g. tidy notice boards, signage, shelving and work desk areas.
  • To liaise with the domestic staff in monitoring the standard of the patients' curtains ensuring all the same design and in a good state of repair.
  • To ensure that all alcohol gel dispensers, paper towels and soap for hand hygiene are replenished, thus contributing to the prevention of cross infection within the clinical area.
  • To ensure processes are in place to ensure that all patient equipment, e.g., monitors etc. are kept clean, in a usable condition and are stored correctly.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Details

Date posted

19 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Job share

Reference number

205-7091120

Job locations

UHNM Royal Stoke Ward 202

London Road

NEWCASTLE

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

The main elements of the role are ensuring the delivery of cleaning, stocking up monitoring of top up services, together with other specified tasks to meet individual ward demands as determined by the Senior Sister/Sister. The post holder will monitor quality standards, reporting deficiencies and recommending appropriate changes

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main elements of the role are ensuring the delivery of cleaning, stocking up monitoring of top up services, together with other specified tasks to meet individual ward demands as determined by the Senior Sister/Sister. The post holder will monitor quality standards, reporting deficiencies and recommending appropriate changes

Person Specification

communication

Essential

  • communication skills
  • Organisation skills

Desirable

  • Good Time management

team work

Desirable

  • Able to work well independently
Person Specification

communication

Essential

  • communication skills
  • Organisation skills

Desirable

  • Good Time management

team work

Desirable

  • Able to work well independently

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).

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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

UHNM Royal Stoke Ward 202

London Road

NEWCASTLE

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

UHNM Royal Stoke Ward 202

London Road

NEWCASTLE

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward manager

Sarah Steele

sarah.steele@uhnm.nhs

01782672627

Details

Date posted

19 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Job share

Reference number

205-7091120

Job locations

UHNM Royal Stoke Ward 202

London Road

NEWCASTLE

ST4 6QG


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