Job summary
Housekeeper to work as part of a small team covering 3 inpatient Paediatric area's.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and adaptable individual to join our friendly and dynamic ward team.
You should possess excellent team working and communication skills and be IT competent as most stock ordering is done electronically. Experience of working in a hospital or customer service environment is desirable.
Full training and support for the post will be provided.
Main duties of the job
A significant aspect of the role is effective stock ordering and rotation. Other duties include: Ensuring that equipment and facilities are maintained. Managing an effective cleaning and maintenance regime for the environment, including medical equipment used within the department and assisting in meal ordering and distribution.
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
Responsibilities are as per the job description. You will carryout the requirements of the role alongside other housekeepers and under the direction of the ward sister.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities are as per the job description. You will carryout the requirements of the role alongside other housekeepers and under the direction of the ward sister.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English GCSE or equivalent
- IT / Clerical skills
Desirable
- Basic food hygiene certificate
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Experience in healthcare, hospitality or customer services.
Desirable
- Experience of working at supervisory level
Communication and Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Able to work on own initiative
- Able to communicate well with other members of a multidisciplinary team
- Flexible and adaptable
Desirable
- Able to deal with sensitive or delicate issues
- Able to maintain confidentiality
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English GCSE or equivalent
- IT / Clerical skills
Desirable
- Basic food hygiene certificate
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Experience in healthcare, hospitality or customer services.
Desirable
- Experience of working at supervisory level
Communication and Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Able to work on own initiative
- Able to communicate well with other members of a multidisciplinary team
- Flexible and adaptable
Desirable
- Able to deal with sensitive or delicate issues
- Able to maintain confidentiality
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).
