Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Rowan Ward Housekeeper

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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.

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

  • 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.

Details

Date posted

04 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

Depending on experience Band 2

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

356-24-6629711-A

Job locations

Hull University Teaching Hospital

Anlaby Road

Hull

HU32JZ


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

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

  • Be able to demonstrate previous experience of a customer/patient/client focused environment

Desirable

  • Experience in Customer service within the NHS

Education/Qualifications

Desirable

  • Working towards Care Certificate3
  • Valid Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
  • Clerical / IT qualification

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Ability to deal with any potentially difficult or sensitive issues

Desirable

  • Customer care awareness
  • Stock control
Person Specification

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

  • Be able to demonstrate previous experience of a customer/patient/client focused environment

Desirable

  • Experience in Customer service within the NHS

Education/Qualifications

Desirable

  • Working towards Care Certificate3
  • Valid Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
  • Clerical / IT qualification

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Ability to deal with any potentially difficult or sensitive issues

Desirable

  • Customer care awareness
  • Stock control

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Hull University Teaching Hospital

Anlaby Road

Hull

HU32JZ


Employer's website

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Employer details

Employer name

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Hull University Teaching Hospital

Anlaby Road

Hull

HU32JZ


Employer's website

https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Angela Rymer

angela.rymer@nhs.net

07795684503

Details

Date posted

04 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

Depending on experience Band 2

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

356-24-6629711-A

Job locations

Hull University Teaching Hospital

Anlaby Road

Hull

HU32JZ


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