Job summary
ULHT Pharmacy Aseptics have recently opened a brand new purpose-built Aseptic facility at Boole Technology Centre. We are looking for Housekeepers to play a key role in making sure all areas of the Aseptic unit are cleaned to the highest standards ready for the team to start preparation of products at 8am. Full training on Aseptic cleaning will be provided.
Interested applicants must be able to communicate effectively at all levels. Previous housekeeping experience is desirable.
We are able to offer 2 shifts as outlined below:-5am - 8am (3 hours) or7pm - 10pm (3 hours)You will be required for either of the above shifts at 3 hours per day totalling 15 hours per week. You will be asked at interview to indicate which of the above shifts you are able to fulfil and which is your preference.
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for undertaking the full range of Aseptic cleaning duties, as directed, in a timely manner, ensuring working practices comply with all current policies and procedures relating to Control of Infection, COSHH and Health and Safety.
- To undertake scheduled and ad hoc duties relating to environmental cleanliness and/or appearance of the unit.
- To safely operate power driven equipment in the course of these duties; to work, safely, in the course of these duties; and to use appropriately all safety equipment and/or Personal and Protective Equipment issued for use in undertaking these duties.
- To ensure all waste generated is bagged, handled and stored correctly, at all times, in accordance with current policies.
Working as part of a team under minimal supervision once fully trained
About us
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - "Outstanding Care Personally Delivered" - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you!!!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you!!!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic general secondary education in English and Maths
Desirable
- NVQ Level 1 Cleaning Buildings and Interiors
Knowledge, skills, aptitudes
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate use of initiative in problem solving
- Be able to demonstrate ability to prioritise tasks
- Demonstrate understanding of/training in COSHH
- Be able to demonstrate ability to work with minimum supervision
- Be able to demonstrate a high standard of interpersonal skills
- Be able to demonstrate a positive approach to team working and/or lone working.
- Be able to demonstrate literacy, numeracy and comprehension of written instructions sufficient to follow instructions on cleaning aseptic premises
- Awareness & Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda
- Ability to evidence/ demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
Previous Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate previous experience of housekeeping in a domestic environment
Desirable
- Be able to demonstrate previous experience of Housekeeping
- Customer Service training
- Knowledge of/training in Moving/Handling techniques
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate a flexible approach to changes in workload/duties/priorities
- Be able to demonstrate the ability to react quickly sensitively to meet a wide range of differing needs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic general secondary education in English and Maths
Desirable
- NVQ Level 1 Cleaning Buildings and Interiors
Knowledge, skills, aptitudes
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate use of initiative in problem solving
- Be able to demonstrate ability to prioritise tasks
- Demonstrate understanding of/training in COSHH
- Be able to demonstrate ability to work with minimum supervision
- Be able to demonstrate a high standard of interpersonal skills
- Be able to demonstrate a positive approach to team working and/or lone working.
- Be able to demonstrate literacy, numeracy and comprehension of written instructions sufficient to follow instructions on cleaning aseptic premises
- Awareness & Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda
- Ability to evidence/ demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
Previous Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate previous experience of housekeeping in a domestic environment
Desirable
- Be able to demonstrate previous experience of Housekeeping
- Customer Service training
- Knowledge of/training in Moving/Handling techniques
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate a flexible approach to changes in workload/duties/priorities
- Be able to demonstrate the ability to react quickly sensitively to meet a wide range of differing needs
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).
