Job summary
We are looking for a Housekeeper to join our experienced team in delivering high quality patient centred care.
Edith Cavell ward is a 28 bedded ward specialising in Gastrointestinal and Rheumatological Medicine. If you want to work in an environment which is fast paced, you enjoy working with members of the public and being part of a team, then working as the Housekeeper for Edith Cavell is the job for you.
*** Please Note: Previous Applicants need not apply ***
Main duties of the job
Your duties will include, but are not limited to;
- You will be responsible for general appearance of the ward. Ensuring a clean and welcoming environment. Marinating strict standards in line with infection control and health and safety.
- Ensuring equipment is in clean and working order. Reporting repairs as required.
- You will be monitoring, ordering and ensuring correct storage of essential stock. This also includes ensuring adequate supplies of personal protective equipment.
- You may be involved in audits, clerical work, and assisting with complaints and concerns.
- Working alongside Catering team
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
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 documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
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 documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education & qualifications
Essential
- Sound general education
- NVQ qualification or willingness to undertake course.
Experience
Essential
- Caring for others in a health or social work capacity.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good verbal and written command of English. ? Ability to act upon own initiative. ? Good organisation skills ? Awareness of infection control procedures
Knowledge and understanding
Essential
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues ? Understanding of some of the special needs of people during illness. ? Understanding of the role of a Housekeeper
Person Specification
Education & qualifications
Essential
- Sound general education
- NVQ qualification or willingness to undertake course.
Experience
Essential
- Caring for others in a health or social work capacity.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good verbal and written command of English. ? Ability to act upon own initiative. ? Good organisation skills ? Awareness of infection control procedures
Knowledge and understanding
Essential
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues ? Understanding of some of the special needs of people during illness. ? Understanding of the role of a Housekeeper
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).
