Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, hardworking and dynamic individual to join the Trust as a Ward Housekeeper on Ward 11.
Ward 11 is a 15 bedded inpatient unit which consists of the North East Regional Burns and Plastic Surgery Unit, the Regional Cleft Lip and Palate unit and Ear Nose and Throat Unit.
The ward also supports an Outpatient Nurse Led Dressing Clinic and a Consultant Led Plastic Trauma and Burns Assessment Clinic.
We are seeking a motivated individual who would enjoy working in a fast paced environment.
The successful candidate will need excellent communication and organisational skills and will be able to work well with all members of the multidisciplinary team to enable everyone to provide excellent care to patients and families.
The successful candidate will be expected to be an effective member of the multidisciplinary team, assisting the ward to maintain a clean, safe and comfortable environment for the patients, families and staff.
- Interview Date Wednesday 20 November 2024
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week over 4/5 days
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
Main duties of the job
Maintain a safe, clean and comfortable environment for patients, families and visitors.
You will be required to use computer systems to input, save and retrieve information, using e-record.
Monitoring stock levels on the ward and ordering via Oracle.
Assist with patient meals.
Training will be provided and support given to learn new skills where required.
About us
Our staff oversee over 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
- Freeman Hospital
- Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
- Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
- Newcastle Dental Hospital
- Newcastle Fertility Centre
- Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
- Northern Genetics Service
- Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Be an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team assisting the Ward/Department to maintain a safe, clean and comfortable environment for the patients, their families and visitors.
- Report any concerns regarding the patient's condition to the qualified nurse.
- Maintain patients' privacy and dignity at all times.
- Report to the Nurse in Charge any issues that may prevent cleaning or compromise the safety of the environment.
- Actively contribute to the provision of nutrition of the patients on the Ward/Department.
- May undertake administrative and clinical duties as required.
- To abide by Trust policies and procedures.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Be an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team assisting the Ward/Department to maintain a safe, clean and comfortable environment for the patients, their families and visitors.
- Report any concerns regarding the patient's condition to the qualified nurse.
- Maintain patients' privacy and dignity at all times.
- Report to the Nurse in Charge any issues that may prevent cleaning or compromise the safety of the environment.
- Actively contribute to the provision of nutrition of the patients on the Ward/Department.
- May undertake administrative and clinical duties as required.
- To abide by Trust policies and procedures.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Basic knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control
- Understanding of confidentiality
Desirable
- Understanding of basic safeguarding
SKILLS
Essential
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
- Good organisational skills
- Use electronic resources to input, save and retrieve information, make appropriate use of the eRecord system
- Basic IT skills
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Ability to work effectively under direct supervision, as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience of previously working in a health care setting
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in appropriate subject (or on pathway) or equivalent qualification / experience
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Basic knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control
- Understanding of confidentiality
Desirable
- Understanding of basic safeguarding
SKILLS
Essential
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
- Good organisational skills
- Use electronic resources to input, save and retrieve information, make appropriate use of the eRecord system
- Basic IT skills
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Ability to work effectively under direct supervision, as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience of previously working in a health care setting
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in appropriate subject (or on pathway) or equivalent qualification / experience
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).
