Job summary
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join the theatres team as a housekeeper.
Under the direction and supervision of the Registered Staff, the post holder will participate as an integral member of the departmental team, undertaking general housekeeping duties, including some direct patient contact, to help provide a quality service.
You must have an eye for detail and a desire to provide a pleasant and safe environment for our patients, the successful candidates will have a positive and caring attitude and be flexible and adaptable to the needs of the service.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence.
Successful candidates will be reliable, flexible and good team players with good interpersonal and communication skills.
Main duties of the job
- Key Aspects of the Role include but are not exclusive to:The postholders will:
- Ensure that cleanliness is maintained within all areas of the department and to undertake necessary general domestic work.
- Understand the importance of infection control, undertaking any training as necessary
- Keep all public and clinical areas clean and tidy to expected standard as required in the department cleaning audit framework
- Keep all storage areas clean and neat and promote a safe working environment
- Liaise with department cleaner to identify any additional cleaning requirements within the department and participate in the cleaning audit process
- Check linen allocation daily, report any problems to the Theatre Coordinator and liaise with the linen room to rectify problems. Ensure dirty linen is bagged and disposed of correctly
- Undertake Fire Safety Training and orientate staff in the whereabouts of fire exits and fire extinguishers
- To collect and deliver within the hospital any items that are required for the department eg. CSSD, loading bay, wards, pharmacy
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
- To ensure that cleanliness is maintained within all areas of the department and to undertake necessary general domestic work.
- Report any deficiencies in equipment breakages and repairs required
- To maintain confidentiality of patients in all aspects
- Contribute any suggestions which may be helpful in the running of the department
- To collect and deliver within the hospital any items that are required by the department e.g. CSSD, pharmacy, wards
- To be flexible regarding the rostered shifts according to the needs of the service
- Understand the importance of infection control, undertaking any training as necessary
- Liaise with department cleaner to identify any additional cleaning requirements within the department and participate in the cleaning audit process
- Keep all storage areas clean and neat and promote a safe working environment
Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.
Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Establish and maintain a working rapport with nursing, medical, technical, ancillary and administration colleagues
- To ensure that cleanliness is maintained within all areas of the department and to undertake necessary general domestic work.
- Report any deficiencies in equipment breakages and repairs required
- To maintain confidentiality of patients in all aspects
- Contribute any suggestions which may be helpful in the running of the department
- To collect and deliver within the hospital any items that are required by the department e.g. CSSD, pharmacy, wards
- To be flexible regarding the rostered shifts according to the needs of the service
- Understand the importance of infection control, undertaking any training as necessary
- Liaise with department cleaner to identify any additional cleaning requirements within the department and participate in the cleaning audit process
- Keep all storage areas clean and neat and promote a safe working environment
Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.
Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Willing to undertake further training as necessary
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with people
- Personal experience in health care setting
Skills
Essential
- Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
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
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Willing to undertake further training as necessary
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with people
- Personal experience in health care setting
Skills
Essential
- Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
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).
