Housekeeper

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has come available for a house keeper to join ward 80, an acute Frailty ward within the department of Frailty & Ageing.

Applicants should be motivated, hard working, good IT skills, good at working within a team. and willing to work weekends.

Duties include organisation and ordering of stock, supporting catering staff with meal time, using online systems to order and maintain stock levels, maintain high standards of cleaning in the ward environment and working closely with the senior nursing team to deliver high standards.

Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HUTH would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Main duties of the job

To oversee domestic duties in partnership with the domestic supervisor

• Assist in monitoring and assist in maintaining cleaning standards on the ward and report to the Ward Manager and Matron on the level of cleanliness in the area Participate in both domestic monitoring and PEAT inspections
• Spot cleaning i.e. ensure spillage's are dealt with swiftly and efficientlyBy working with, and following guidance from the nursing team, ensure equipment (both clinical andnon-clinical) is in a clean condition and available for immediate use
• Upkeep of ward appearance i.e. remove clutter, tidy notice boards, attend to storage requirements, signage, tidy nurse station etc.
• Maintain up keep of patients bed/trolley area
• Maintain linen stocks on the ward ensuring a system is in place to notify the linen room supervisor of returns and re-washes
• Ensure bed curtains are clean and in a good state of repair. Set up a curtain cleaning rota asappropriate
• Bed making where appropriate

About us

HUTH has two main sites: Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital with an annual budget of approximately £500 million. The Trust employs around 11,000 staff and serves an extended population of 1.25 million, delivering a number of outpatient services from locations across the area, extending from Scarborough in North Yorkshire to Grimsby and Scunthorpe in North East and North Lincolnshire respectively

Our vision is Great Staff, Great Care, Great Future, as we believe that by developing an innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver great care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Trust and our community.

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.