Job summary
We are looking for a housekeeper to join our experienced team in delivering high quality patient centred care.
Our Day Surgery Unit has 5 operating theatres and Stepdown our admission and discharge area for patients attending for day case surgery.
As the housekeeper on the Day Surgery Unit you will play an important role in developing environmental standards of care for patients. It is important for the ward to be clean, safe and attractive for patients and staff.You should demonstrate excellent communication and team working skills and be able to effectively prioritise your workload in a busy clinical environment.
**Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date if a high volume of applications is received. **
Main duties of the job
- Ensure that all areas within the ward environment reach a high standard of cleanliness, in conjunction with the ward domestic and ensure that theenvironment is tidy.
- Maintain adequate linen stock levels and return linen not fit for purpose.
- To monitor the maintenance of medical equipment daily.
- Liaise with the Theatre Coordinator/Nurse in charge regarding the department issues for the day, and feedback progress daily.
- Support good infection control practices, liaise with the domestic staff allocated to the department.
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 & Qualification
Essential
- GCSE A-C or equivalent including Math's and English or Level 2 functional skills in Math's and English.
- Willing to undertake further training.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a busy environment.
Desirable
- Experience working within catering/ cleaning services.
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Be able to treat patients, their families and/or carers with empathy, compassion, dignity, and respect.
- Basic IT skills.
- Ability to work under instruction, show initiative by proritising workload and be adaptable.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Desirable
- Have knowledge/ experience of the Genesis system/scan for safety.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of confidentially issues.
- Understanding of the Trust values.
- To be committed to the principle of equal opportunities for both staff and patients.
Other
Essential
- Be flexible and enthusiastic.
- Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Be able to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
- Be approachable and kind.
- Motivated.
- Able to work flexibly to meet service needs.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- GCSE A-C or equivalent including Math's and English or Level 2 functional skills in Math's and English.
- Willing to undertake further training.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a busy environment.
Desirable
- Experience working within catering/ cleaning services.
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Be able to treat patients, their families and/or carers with empathy, compassion, dignity, and respect.
- Basic IT skills.
- Ability to work under instruction, show initiative by proritising workload and be adaptable.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Desirable
- Have knowledge/ experience of the Genesis system/scan for safety.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of confidentially issues.
- Understanding of the Trust values.
- To be committed to the principle of equal opportunities for both staff and patients.
Other
Essential
- Be flexible and enthusiastic.
- Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Be able to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
- Be approachable and kind.
- Motivated.
- Able to work flexibly to meet service needs.
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).
