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 are looking for a dynamic motivated Housekeeper to work on GPAU at the Leicester Royal Infirmary.
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.
It is a full time position fixed term contract for a 12 month period.
Main duties of the job
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You will ensure the clinical environment is maintained to the appropriate standards. You will be instrumental in ensuring patients nutritional requirements are met.
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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.
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To act as Housekeeper, ensuring the patient service and the clinical environment are managed and maintained to appropriate standards.
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To maintain a high standard of cleanliness without direct supervision.
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To support the ward/department staff in the smooth running of their area and to come into contact with patients.
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The post holder will be instrumental in ensuring patients' nutritional requirements are met.
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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/
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Undertake the collection, ordering and distribution of patient food in a timely manner at appropriate meal
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Taking menu orders directly from
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Taking delivery of food
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The serving of food trays directly to the
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Preparing patients for their meal and directly assisting patients assessed as suitable by the Registered
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The collection and return of trays to food trolleys, noting what patients have/have not eaten and report, where necessary to the nurse in
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Completing bedside food and drink
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Prepare and distribute water jugs to patients as
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Prepare and distribute hot and cold drinks to patients as
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Responsible on behalf of the Ward/Unit Manager for the correct care of ward mattresses and to assist the ward team with bed
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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
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
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.
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).
