Job summary
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a centre of excellence for research, development, education and care in the treatment of cancer.The opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Housekeeper to work as an integral part of the team ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment on the Children & Young People's Day Unit. They will work closely with cleaning services, nurses and HCAs to promote infection control and safety within the unit, maintaining the quality of standards expected within the Royal Marsden.
Main duties of the job
The Ward Housekeeper will work as an integral part of the ward team. He/she will be responsible for theco-ordination of all patient facilities/services in the ward area and for ensuring a clean, safe andcomfortable environment. The main elements of this role are ensuring the delivery of cleaning, cateringand minor maintenance, together with other specified tasks to meet individual patient needs, asdetermined by the ward sister/charge nurse. The postholder will be required to work closely withcontractors and support services departments. He/she will monitor quality standards and rectifydeficiencies
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
- To receive, welcome and guide visitors on arrival to the ward, liasing with other staff asappropriate.
- To maintain and update paper-based records and information as required, e.g. menus, requisitionbooks.
- To respond to requests for general information.
- To receive and pass on information to others, maintaining confidentiality.
- To handle complaints and take appropriate action.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
- To receive, welcome and guide visitors on arrival to the ward, liasing with other staff asappropriate.
- To maintain and update paper-based records and information as required, e.g. menus, requisitionbooks.
- To respond to requests for general information.
- To receive and pass on information to others, maintaining confidentiality.
- To handle complaints and take appropriate action.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable
- Recognised Food Hygiene certificate
- Basic keyboard/PC skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of working under minimal supervision
Desirable
- Experience of working in a hospital environment
Skills
Essential
- Self motivated
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Evidence of commitment to patient centred care
- Evidence of good organisational skills
- Ability to use own initiative
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable
- Recognised Food Hygiene certificate
- Basic keyboard/PC skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of working under minimal supervision
Desirable
- Experience of working in a hospital environment
Skills
Essential
- Self motivated
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Evidence of commitment to patient centred care
- Evidence of good organisational skills
- Ability to use own initiative
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).
