University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Housekeeper - EMPCC

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Job summary

Are you compassionate about caring for the needs of patients? You may be the person we are looking for.

We are looking for a dynamic motivated Housekeeper to work on the Medical Day Case Ward in the East Midlands Planned Care Centre (EMPCC) at Leicester General Hospital.

As a valuable member of the ward team you will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of patient care at meal times and offer refreshments throughout their stay.

Experience in the care setting would be desirable but not essential. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is hard working with good communication and organizational skills.

Full or Part time positions available

Main duties of the job

You will ensure the clinical environment is maintained to the appropriate standards. You will be instrumental in ensuring patients nutritional requirements are met.
You should also have a positive attitude to change and be flexible. If you think you have the personality, motivation to join our team, this may be the opportunity you have been waiting for.
To act as Housekeeper, ensuring the patient service and the clinical environment are managed and maintained to appropriate standards.
To maintain a high standard of cleanliness without direct supervision.
To support the ward/department staff in the smooth running of their area and to come into contact with patients.
The post holder will be instrumental in ensuring patients' nutritional requirements are met.
The post holder is required to use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

high-quality care for all,
being a great place to work
partnerships for impact, and
research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

we are compassionate,
we are proud,
we are inclusive, and
we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Date posted

20 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

358-6546383-CHUGGS

Job locations

Leicester General Hospital

Gwendolen Road

Leicester

LE5 4PW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertake the collection, ordering and distribution of patient food in a timely manner at appropriate meal
Taking menu orders directly from
Taking delivery of food
The serving of food trays directly to the
Preparing patients for their meal and directly assisting patients assessed as suitable by the Registered
The collection and return of trays to food trolleys, noting what patients have/have not eaten and report, where necessary to the nurse in
Completing bedside food and drink
Prepare and distribute water jugs to patients as
Prepare and distribute hot and cold drinks to patients as
Responsible on behalf of the Ward/Unit Manager for the correct care of ward mattresses and to assist the ward team with bed
Ensure housekeeping and day-to-day management of the kitchen is maintained.

please see job description/person specification for full details on the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertake the collection, ordering and distribution of patient food in a timely manner at appropriate meal
Taking menu orders directly from
Taking delivery of food
The serving of food trays directly to the
Preparing patients for their meal and directly assisting patients assessed as suitable by the Registered
The collection and return of trays to food trolleys, noting what patients have/have not eaten and report, where necessary to the nurse in
Completing bedside food and drink
Prepare and distribute water jugs to patients as
Prepare and distribute hot and cold drinks to patients as
Responsible on behalf of the Ward/Unit Manager for the correct care of ward mattresses and to assist the ward team with bed
Ensure housekeeping and day-to-day management of the kitchen is maintained.

please see job description/person specification for full details on the role.

Person Specification

Qualification/Experience

Essential

Good standards of written/ spoken English /knowledge of previous experience in food

Desirable

Level 2 maths/english NVQ experience of work in hospital or care

Skills/knowledge

Essential

Able to follow protocols / knowledge of health and safety / communication /confidentiality

Desirable

Experience with audits

Personal Qualities

Essential

Assertive / able to work unsupervised / work as a team

Equality and Diversity

Essential

Commitment to treating people with dignity and respect

Person Specification

Qualification/Experience

Essential

Good standards of written/ spoken English /knowledge of previous experience in food

Desirable

Level 2 maths/english NVQ experience of work in hospital or care

Skills/knowledge

Essential

Able to follow protocols / knowledge of health and safety / communication /confidentiality

Desirable

Experience with audits

Personal Qualities

Essential

Assertive / able to work unsupervised / work as a team

Equality and Diversity

Essential

Commitment to treating people with dignity and respect

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

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester General Hospital

Gwendolen Road

Leicester

LE5 4PW

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester General Hospital

Gwendolen Road

Leicester

LE5 4PW

Employer's website

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