Job summary
An exciting opportunity is available for a motivated individual to join the C8 Stroke Team as Housekeeper/Cleanliness support worker.
The post holder will work as an integral part of the ward team. They will assist in providing a clean, tidy, safe and comfortable environment for patients that will ensure the nursing team are able to deliver a high quality of service to the Trust patients. They will support vulnerable stroke patients with eating and drinking.
The post holder will be required to work closely with the nursing team and support services. They will raise any issues regarding quality standards with the lead nurse.
Main duties of the job
- To cover a 5 day service Monday to Friday.
- To ensure the ward environment is safe and tidy at all times e.g. remove clutter, tidy notice boards etc.
- To ensure patients' bed areas, lockers, tables and seating are kept clean and tidy, deal with splashes and spillages as appropriate, removing waste with the consent of the patient.
- To prepare patients environment for mealtimes
- To undertake patients tea rounds.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Clear communication skills, oral and written
- Able to cope with stressful situations
- Team player
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to follow instructions
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Tidy and organised approach to work
Physical Skills
Essential
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring and effective services
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Basic computer skills
- Demonstrates a knowledge of duties required
- Commitment to undertake in-house training
- Demonstrates an understanding of infection control issues within a ward environment
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of caring for people within a care environment
- Experience of customer care or dealing with public
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience in patient care
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- GCSE 3-9 (A-D) pass in English Language & Maths or Functional Skills Level 1 equivalent
Desirable
- Care Certificate
- Food hygiene Certificate
Person Specification
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Clear communication skills, oral and written
- Able to cope with stressful situations
- Team player
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to follow instructions
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Tidy and organised approach to work
Physical Skills
Essential
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring and effective services
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Basic computer skills
- Demonstrates a knowledge of duties required
- Commitment to undertake in-house training
- Demonstrates an understanding of infection control issues within a ward environment
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of caring for people within a care environment
- Experience of customer care or dealing with public
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience in patient care
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- GCSE 3-9 (A-D) pass in English Language & Maths or Functional Skills Level 1 equivalent
Desirable
- Care Certificate
- Food hygiene Certificate
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).
