Job summary
The Radiology department at the Norfolk and Norwich University NHS Hospital is looking for a Band 2 Radiology Housekeeper to join our friendly team. The successful candidate will get the opportunity to work across the whole of the Radiology department. This includes within the state-of-the-art Norfolk Centre for Interventional Radiology which opened in September 2020, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Fluoroscopy and Plain Film.
We are looking for someone who has the want and the passion to support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, and to consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity, and Excellence.
You would be expected to work Monday-Friday with shift times between the hours of 07:00am-15:00pm
Main duties of the job
The main responsibilities of this post are:
o Establish and maintain a working rapport with radiology nursing, medical, technical, ancillary and administration colleagues.
o Assist with the cleaning of all radiology equipment. To be responsible for the maintenance of equipment at department level, reporting and ensuring accurate records are kept and equipment retrieved and returned as necessary.
o To check linen allocation daily, report any problems to the Modality Team Lead and liaise with the linen room to rectify problems. Ensure dirty linen is bagged and disposed of correctly. Clean linen bags regularly throughout the department.
o Check emergency equipment is available in all bed bays i.e. oxygen tubing, masks, suction; ensure cleaning checklists are maintained.
o Ensure adequate stocks of items are in areas as required, and assist with the ordering of stores and stationery supplies using EP2P ordering system.
o Make refreshments for patients and wash up as required.
o To assist qualified and support staff with patient comfort and manual handling as required.
o Help with bed making and where required prepare beds appropriately to meet the needs of individual patients i.e. additional pillows, cot sides, special mattresses and bed appliances
o Help with preparation of clinical examination rooms.
o Maintain and keep noticeboards tidy and up to date.
o Assist new staff to orientate to the ward area and support new staff as required.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Establish and maintain a working rapport with radiology nursing, medical, technical, ancillary and administration colleagues
- Help with cleaning and maintain tidiness in all areas
- Assist with the cleaning of all radiology equipment
- To be responsible for the maintenance of equipment at department level, reporting and ensuring accurate records are kept and equipment retrieved and returned as necessary
- To check linen allocation daily, report any problems to the Modality Team Lead and liaise with the linen room to rectify problems. Ensure dirty linen is bagged and disposed of correctly. Clean linen bags regularly throughout the department
- Check emergency equipment is available in all bed bays i.e. oxygen tubing, masks, suction; ensure cleaning checklists are maintained
- Ensure fluoro kitchen and staff kitchen areas are clean and tidy
- Ensure water fountains are clean and have a supply of cups
- Check oxygen and suction is working is working correctly and ensure portable oxygen cylinders are full
- Ensure adequate stocks of items are in areas as required, and assist with the ordering of stores and stationery supplies. Know how to use Powergate where applicable
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Establish and maintain a working rapport with radiology nursing, medical, technical, ancillary and administration colleagues
- Help with cleaning and maintain tidiness in all areas
- Assist with the cleaning of all radiology equipment
- To be responsible for the maintenance of equipment at department level, reporting and ensuring accurate records are kept and equipment retrieved and returned as necessary
- To check linen allocation daily, report any problems to the Modality Team Lead and liaise with the linen room to rectify problems. Ensure dirty linen is bagged and disposed of correctly. Clean linen bags regularly throughout the department
- Check emergency equipment is available in all bed bays i.e. oxygen tubing, masks, suction; ensure cleaning checklists are maintained
- Ensure fluoro kitchen and staff kitchen areas are clean and tidy
- Ensure water fountains are clean and have a supply of cups
- Check oxygen and suction is working is working correctly and ensure portable oxygen cylinders are full
- Ensure adequate stocks of items are in areas as required, and assist with the ordering of stores and stationery supplies. Know how to use Powergate where applicable
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Willing to undertake further training as necessary - IR(ME)R and MRI Safety talk
Experience
Desirable
- Personal experience in health care setting
Skills
Essential
- Communication/Telephone skills
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Willing to undertake further training as necessary - IR(ME)R and MRI Safety talk
Experience
Desirable
- Personal experience in health care setting
Skills
Essential
- Communication/Telephone skills
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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).
