Job summary
At the NNUHFT it is our privilege to provide accommodation for medical professional from around the world.
This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of our Housekeeping Team at the Residences based at the NNUHFT. We have 144 en-suite rooms onsite with hotel stays and longer tenancy stays. The Department is committed to providing a high-quality service to those living in our accommodation.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for enthusiastic organized individuals to be able to work on their own and part of a team. You will be responsible for their own areas. This could range from cleaning kitchens, shared communal areas, bedrooms and bathrooms for hotel rooms or our long stay tenants. This is a physical post and can be challenging at times but you will be supported by an amazing and friendly team. The housekeeper role is an integral part of the residences working alongside both maintenance and office team.
As part of the role, you will have face to face contact with medical professionals, so a positive and friendly disposition is required. They will need to be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service and report to the Housekeeping Supervisor daily.
Previous applicants need not apply.
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 nursing, medical, technical, ancillary and administration colleagues staying onsite
- Help with cleaning and maintain tidiness in all areas, ensuring everywhere is thoroughly cleaned
- Assist with the cleaning of all equipment including laundry washing machines and driers
- To replenish consumables where needed including toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning cloths and refuse bags
- To check linen allocation daily, report any problems to the Accommodation Office. Ensure dirty linen is washed, dried and pressed in accordance with guidance
- Ensure kitchens are free of rubbish, surfaces all cleaned and oven free of dirt inside and out
- 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
- Put supplies and stationery away in storage areas as required. To manoeuvre various housekeeping trollies which may contain cleaning products, bedding and disposal of rubbish
- Keep all storage areas clean and neat and promote a safe working environment
- Make refreshments and wash up as required
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 6231 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Establish and maintain a working rapport with nursing, medical, technical, ancillary and administration colleagues staying onsite
- Help with cleaning and maintain tidiness in all areas, ensuring everywhere is thoroughly cleaned
- Assist with the cleaning of all equipment including laundry washing machines and driers
- To replenish consumables where needed including toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning cloths and refuse bags
- To check linen allocation daily, report any problems to the Accommodation Office. Ensure dirty linen is washed, dried and pressed in accordance with guidance
- Ensure kitchens are free of rubbish, surfaces all cleaned and oven free of dirt inside and out
- 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
- Put supplies and stationery away in storage areas as required. To manoeuvre various housekeeping trollies which may contain cleaning products, bedding and disposal of rubbish
- Keep all storage areas clean and neat and promote a safe working environment
- Make refreshments and wash up as required
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 6231 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 2/RSA 2 Business and Administration or equivalent
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with people
Experience
Essential
- Communication/Telephone skills
- Ability to prioritise
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Able to work within a changing environment
- 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
- NVQ 2/RSA 2 Business and Administration or equivalent
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with people
Experience
Essential
- Communication/Telephone skills
- Ability to prioritise
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Able to work within a changing environment
- 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).
