Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Housekeeper

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Job summary

Are you looking for a new challenge? If you are inspired at the thought of delivering integrated support within a team passionate about the best care this may be the role for you.

Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic Housekeeper? Looking to join an organisation focused on building a long-term rewarding career and be part of a positive and dynamic team of like-minded professionals. Your days will be challenging but rewarding.

As a housekeeper, you'll join a team who are focused on delivering excellent customer service and cleanliness standards for our service users and staff. A team that takes pride in ensuring all areas of the hospital meet high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all patient, visitor and staff areas. For these positions it is desirable to have previous cleaning experience but not essential, we can provide full training.

We do however require:

Good communication skills both written and verbalAble to demonstrate good customer service skillsBeing able to liaise with ward staff in any regard concerning services to the patients, for instance maintenance issues, requests etc.Use and care of approved cleaning materials and equipment at all times in accordance with the operator instructions.Ensure that all equipment and materials are used and stored safely in compliance with Trust regulations.Undertake all cleaning duties in a safe manner using Hazard signs as appropriate.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of all patient equipment and supplies in the department area and ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment.

They will work independently but as an integral part of the A&E team and will be required to work closely with contractors and support service departments ensuring the delivery of stocks, equipment and minor maintenance.

They will monitor quality standards, report deficiencies, and take appropriate action.

They will have systems for accurate record keeping; this will include the maintenance of documentation and inputting of data.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.

Details

Date posted

16 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£27,515 a year per annum inclusive of Inner HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-MIC-1320

Job locations

St Mary's Hospital

Praed Street

London

W2 1NY


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

EDUCATION

Essential

  • GCSE English or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of record keeping
  • Experience of using databases/ spreadsheets
  • An understanding of the needs for environmental, food and personal hygiene.
  • An understanding of people's equality, diversity and rights

Desirable

  • oExperience of working with facility management services, other repair services or in a health care setting

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to respond well in all situations.
  • Ability to apply a systematic approach when tackling problems and finding solutions
  • Flexible approach to work, with an ability to demonstrate a common sense attitude
  • Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team

Desirable

  • Experience of working in an acute healthcare setting
Person Specification

EDUCATION

Essential

  • GCSE English or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of record keeping
  • Experience of using databases/ spreadsheets
  • An understanding of the needs for environmental, food and personal hygiene.
  • An understanding of people's equality, diversity and rights

Desirable

  • oExperience of working with facility management services, other repair services or in a health care setting

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to respond well in all situations.
  • Ability to apply a systematic approach when tackling problems and finding solutions
  • Flexible approach to work, with an ability to demonstrate a common sense attitude
  • Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team

Desirable

  • Experience of working in an acute healthcare setting

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

Praed Street

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

Praed Street

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

David Crichton

david.crichton3@nhs.net

02033115022

Details

Date posted

16 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£27,515 a year per annum inclusive of Inner HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-MIC-1320

Job locations

St Mary's Hospital

Praed Street

London

W2 1NY


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