Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Housekeeper to join our teams on Maternity Ward A2 and Labour Ward at the Bassetlaw site.
The Ward Housekeeper will ensure that the ward for which they are assigned is clean, safe and an attractive place for patient care.
Working with and in support of the ward managers and the wider clinical teams, you will coordinate non-clinical ward services such as catering, cleaning, equipment maintenance and supplies, working closely with extended teams
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job will fall under the following categories:
- cleaning
- catering
- ordering and stock maintenance
- chaperoning patients
- transporting patients
- receiving visitors
- clerical and admin
- fault reporting
- communications with patients
Please see the attached Job Description
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of the role outlined in the job description
Desirable
- Experience of professional cleaning, catering, portering services, working with the public i.e.Retail
- Experience of IT systems: teletracking, datix
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
Desirable
- Food hygiene certificate
- Understanding of safe moving and handling practices
Personal Attributes and Skills
Essential
- Clear and courteous verbal communications
- Polite, reliable and responsible
- Understands how to maintain positive working relationships
- Able to work under own initiative and prioritise workload within outlined duties
- Flexible and can adapt in cases of clinical demands of the team and department
Desirable
- Understanding of Health and Safety, COSHH regulations, infection prevention control and risk assessments
- Understanding of effective stock control
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of the role outlined in the job description
Desirable
- Experience of professional cleaning, catering, portering services, working with the public i.e.Retail
- Experience of IT systems: teletracking, datix
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
Desirable
- Food hygiene certificate
- Understanding of safe moving and handling practices
Personal Attributes and Skills
Essential
- Clear and courteous verbal communications
- Polite, reliable and responsible
- Understands how to maintain positive working relationships
- Able to work under own initiative and prioritise workload within outlined duties
- Flexible and can adapt in cases of clinical demands of the team and department
Desirable
- Understanding of Health and Safety, COSHH regulations, infection prevention control and risk assessments
- Understanding of effective stock control
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.
