Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a housekeeper on Rowan ward. Rowan Ward 31 is a 29 bedded ward providing postnatal care to new mothers and their babies. Rowan is a very busy ward with high activity
Rowan Ward is a well established friendly team who are looking for a housekeeper who is enthusiastic about providing the highest quality care to their patients, supporting with nutrition and hydration.
Main duties of the job
- Will contribute to maintaining a high standard of cleanliness on the department by working under direct supervision of registered midwives
- Will contribute to effective stock control and maintenance and highlight any deficiencies to the midwifery team when appropriate.
- Will carry out delegated, repetitive, routine and familiar tasks.
- Will plan and prioritise own and delegated work tasks and activities
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team assisting patients with meals and drinks
Assist the Ward / Department to maintain a safe, clean and comfortable environment for the patients, their families and visitors.
Report any concerns regarding the patients 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team assisting patients with meals and drinks
Assist the Ward / Department to maintain a safe, clean and comfortable environment for the patients, their families and visitors.
Report any concerns regarding the patients 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.
Person Specification
Personal
Essential
- Passion to make a difference
- Knowledge of role
Desirable
- knowledge infection control and ward environment
Personal
Essential
- IT skills
- An interest in working health care setting
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2
- Previous experience within the NHS and ward work
Person Specification
Personal
Essential
- Passion to make a difference
- Knowledge of role
Desirable
- knowledge infection control and ward environment
Personal
Essential
- IT skills
- An interest in working health care setting
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2
- Previous experience within the NHS and ward work
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).
