Job summary
Housekeeper
Division: Estates & Facilities
Band: 2
Salary: £22,383 per annum / pro rata
Interview Date: TBC
Hours: 15 hours per week (Hours: 7am - 3pm Saturday and Sunday)
We are recruiting for a Housekeeperwho shares our ambition and vision to deliver theBest of Care by the Best Peopleand has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.
Main duties of the job
To carry out the cleaning duties safely and effectively, in accordance with the NHS National Standards
To carry out Hostess Duties safely and effectively, in accordance with the Trust Catering Policies and Environmental Standards
To perform housekeeping and/or Hostess Duties as required by Team Leaders
Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.
We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.
About us
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision of Better, Best, Brilliant is achieved. Our culture and values are what drives the Trust and is the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.
Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious environment.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement which will not mean sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.
All of our substantive & fixed term employees can enjoy a range of staff benefits, a gym, an active health and wellbeing programme, an on-site nursery and a cycle to work scheme.
We are taking positive action to ensure that we can attract, recruit and retain the best talent and would welcome more applicants from under - represented groups to support the Trusts commitment to a diverse, inclusive and an employer of choice workforce.
All staff at Medway comply the Trust's and the Kent and Medway Safeguarding Board's policies on safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for ensuring the safe disposal/packaging of waste as per NHSS policy for example Clinical Waste, Household Waste.
Clean and prepare ward food trolleys for meal service.
Deliver food service trolley to wards.
Assisting nursing staff during managed meal times with portioning and plating food from food trolley at ward level.
Prepare and deliver ward stores and supplies to wards and departments.
Reporting details of faults and failures of electrical equipment /fabric of the building to Team Leader or Ward Manager.
Responsible for the completion of records/log sheets and personal signing in/out sheets.
Complete all working schedules and any other relevant paperwork accurately within given timelines where applicable.
Responsible for safe/secure/hygienic storage of various stocks at ward / department level e.g. cleaning chemicals, consumables, dry /refrigerated food stuffs and equipment.
The post holder will follow all guidance and procedures relating to Healthcare Associated Infection to ensure their safety and that of others, to prevent the spread of infection.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for ensuring the safe disposal/packaging of waste as per NHSS policy for example Clinical Waste, Household Waste.
Clean and prepare ward food trolleys for meal service.
Deliver food service trolley to wards.
Assisting nursing staff during managed meal times with portioning and plating food from food trolley at ward level.
Prepare and deliver ward stores and supplies to wards and departments.
Reporting details of faults and failures of electrical equipment /fabric of the building to Team Leader or Ward Manager.
Responsible for the completion of records/log sheets and personal signing in/out sheets.
Complete all working schedules and any other relevant paperwork accurately within given timelines where applicable.
Responsible for safe/secure/hygienic storage of various stocks at ward / department level e.g. cleaning chemicals, consumables, dry /refrigerated food stuffs and equipment.
The post holder will follow all guidance and procedures relating to Healthcare Associated Infection to ensure their safety and that of others, to prevent the spread of infection.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 1 in Support Services or equivalent level of working experience
Knowledge
Essential
- A good knowledge of customer care
- Knowledge of cleaning practices and infection control regulations
- Knowledge of food service/catering
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on our or part of a team
Experience
Essential
- Experience in cleaning and/or catering food service
Values Based Question
Essential
- How do you demonstrate respect and dignity?
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 1 in Support Services or equivalent level of working experience
Knowledge
Essential
- A good knowledge of customer care
- Knowledge of cleaning practices and infection control regulations
- Knowledge of food service/catering
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on our or part of a team
Experience
Essential
- Experience in cleaning and/or catering food service
Values Based Question
Essential
- How do you demonstrate respect and dignity?
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).
