Job summary
Important - Please see attached document showing the various job roles and state which job number you are interested in in your Supporting Information on the application form
The post of the Hotel Services Housekeeping Assistant is to clean the hospital Wards, Clinics, Departments and Corridor areas in order that they are maintained to the highest standards of hygiene, environmental cleanliness and appearance.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work using a variety of equipment in order to carry out the full range of cleaning services required. Experience in domestic environment would be an advantage but not necessary as full training will be given ,to be able to follow written and verbal instructions regarding use of cleaning chemicals and will be able to demonstrate both the ability to prioritise tasks and the ability to work with minimum supervision, reporting to the Supervisor/Ward Sister.
You must be able to demonstrate a flexible approach to changes in workload/duties/priorities, and be able to demonstrate the ability to react sensitively to meet a wide range of differing needs together with a positive approach to team working and/or lone working and demonstrate a high standard of interpersonal skills. Ideally you will have an understanding of excellent customer service - although this is not essential.
Please be aware that this is a very physical and demanding job and will require a lot of time on your feet.
About us
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
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
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
- 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 chemical containers
- Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic general secondary education in English and Maths
- Knowledge of cleaning and food handling procedures
- Knowledge of COSHH and Health and safety, manual handling
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 Support Services or equivalent
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
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
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
- 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 chemical containers
- Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic general secondary education in English and Maths
- Knowledge of cleaning and food handling procedures
- Knowledge of COSHH and Health and safety, manual handling
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 Support Services or equivalent
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
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).
