Job summary
As a housekeeper working in maternity at University Hospital Leicester, you will play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for mothers, babies, and staff.
You will ensure that clinical and non-clinical areas are cleaned to a high standard, restock essential supplies, support infection-prevention practices, and assist with the organisation of patient areas to help the unit run smoothly. By providing reliable practical support, housekeepers contribute to the comfort and wellbeing of families and help the maternity clinical teams focus on delivering high quality maternity care.
You will need to be friendly and approachable with excellent communication and organisational skills, as you will come into contact with patients and families.
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.
Vacancy for this post is available at the Leicester General Hospital. You must be able to work a mixture of nights, long days, weekends and bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are hard working with good communication and organisational skills. You will ensure the clinical environment is maintained to the appropriate standards.
- Maintain a safe and clean environment.
- Establishing effective relationships and communication with patients, families and multi-disciplinary team.
- Stock up equipment and complete audits.
- Continuing education and personal development.
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/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Promote and practice the highest standards hygiene and the prevention and control of infection at all times.
- Monitor the adequacy of linen deliveries, reporting defects or inadequate supplies to the ward sister or nurse in charge of shift.
- Keep the sluice and utility areas tidy and bag soiled linen in accordance with Trust policy.
- Assist the team to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness of clinical based medical equipment i.e. dressing trolleys, drip stands.
- Ensure and monitor that repairs are reported and carried out as quickly as possible on any broken equipment.
- Monitor the clinical areas state of cleanliness, tidiness and carry out any other minor housekeeping duties as required.
- Undertake the collection, ordering and distribution of parent/carers food in a timely manner at appropriate meal times.
- Assist in ordering, monitoring and maintaining clinical area stocks of medical supplies, consumables, and sundries as required
- Take responsibility for maintaining own and others health, safety and security and report to the Ward Manager any matters relating to the Safety or Security.
- Carry out duties in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1971.
- Assist and maintain safe and hazard free area of work.
- Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times and information relating to patient and personnel is used only in connection with authorised duties.
- Communicate and liaise effectively with nursing, domestic, catering staff and multi disciplinary team at all times using both verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Promote and practice the highest standards hygiene and the prevention and control of infection at all times.
- Monitor the adequacy of linen deliveries, reporting defects or inadequate supplies to the ward sister or nurse in charge of shift.
- Keep the sluice and utility areas tidy and bag soiled linen in accordance with Trust policy.
- Assist the team to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness of clinical based medical equipment i.e. dressing trolleys, drip stands.
- Ensure and monitor that repairs are reported and carried out as quickly as possible on any broken equipment.
- Monitor the clinical areas state of cleanliness, tidiness and carry out any other minor housekeeping duties as required.
- Undertake the collection, ordering and distribution of parent/carers food in a timely manner at appropriate meal times.
- Assist in ordering, monitoring and maintaining clinical area stocks of medical supplies, consumables, and sundries as required
- Take responsibility for maintaining own and others health, safety and security and report to the Ward Manager any matters relating to the Safety or Security.
- Carry out duties in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1971.
- Assist and maintain safe and hazard free area of work.
- Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times and information relating to patient and personnel is used only in connection with authorised duties.
- Communicate and liaise effectively with nursing, domestic, catering staff and multi disciplinary team at all times using both verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
Person Specification
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of written English and spoken English
- Knowledge and previous experience in cleaning and/or working in a food environment
- Level 2 Maths and English Qualification
Desirable
- Relevant NVQ 2
- Customer care training
- Experience of work in a hospital or care setting.
- Knowledge and previous experience in cleaning and/or working in a food environment
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Able to follow protocols and instructions.
- Knowledge of health and safety.
- Able to follow protocols and instructions.
- Able to demonstrate a thoroughness and attention to detail in all tasks.
- Effective communication skills - verbal and non-verbal.
- Aware of importance of confidentiality
- Basic Computer skills
- Willingness to undertake food handling/hygiene
Desirable
- Experience of participating in audits.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Assertive
- Able to work unsupervised
- Well organised
- Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team.
- Comfortable with change
- Committed to continual quality and service improvement.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Person Specification
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of written English and spoken English
- Knowledge and previous experience in cleaning and/or working in a food environment
- Level 2 Maths and English Qualification
Desirable
- Relevant NVQ 2
- Customer care training
- Experience of work in a hospital or care setting.
- Knowledge and previous experience in cleaning and/or working in a food environment
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Able to follow protocols and instructions.
- Knowledge of health and safety.
- Able to follow protocols and instructions.
- Able to demonstrate a thoroughness and attention to detail in all tasks.
- Effective communication skills - verbal and non-verbal.
- Aware of importance of confidentiality
- Basic Computer skills
- Willingness to undertake food handling/hygiene
Desirable
- Experience of participating in audits.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Assertive
- Able to work unsupervised
- Well organised
- Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team.
- Comfortable with change
- Committed to continual quality and service improvement.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
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).
