Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking house keeper to join our D5 General Surgical ward. The ward consists of 33 beds, both male and female and have a variety of patients who have required surgery. We specialise in Stoma care and have a dedicated stoma team based on the ward.
Some of our patients have memory problems, some may have a diagnosis of dementia and some may experience delirium. It therefore takes a special kind of house keeper to show patience, dedication, understanding and compassion.
Main duties of the job
As the house keeper for ward D5, you are expected to co-ordinate non clinical ward services, the work will include:-
- Talking to and reassuring patients
- Keeping the ward clean & tidy - including the stock room (house keepers domain - 1st 15 steps makes a difference)
- Serving and clearing away meals
- Preparing snacks (toast) and drinks
- Some clerical and admin tasks (i.e - documenting on appropriate dietary charts / laminating)
- Documenting the patient's hydration on the hospital computer (patient track)
- Receiving visitors
- Orientating new staff / volunteers
- Datix any staffing issues of the day
- Ordering non clinical supplies
- Equipment maintenance - any broken equipment - sending it to medical appliances to be fixed
- Putting away stock & laundry deliveries
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our Expectations:
Meet & greet patients & relatives
Keep the ward clutter free & tidy
Good Punctuality
High Professionalism
Always Caring / Compassionate
Willingness to learn & open minded
Always be Confidential
Maintain dignity & respect at all times
To work in a safe & cost effective manner
Adhere to the uniform policy
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of £26.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary.
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our Expectations:
Meet & greet patients & relatives
Keep the ward clutter free & tidy
Good Punctuality
High Professionalism
Always Caring / Compassionate
Willingness to learn & open minded
Always be Confidential
Maintain dignity & respect at all times
To work in a safe & cost effective manner
Adhere to the uniform policy
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of £26.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary.
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
ESSENTIAL
Essential
- Able to organise self and deliver tasks effectively
Desirable
- Past experience in a caring role / house keeping role
ESSENTIAL
Essential
- An ability to be patient focused
Desirable
ESSENTIAL
Essential
- Demonstrate how you will personally contribute to keeping the ward tidy & clutter free
ESSENTIAL
Essential
- Understanding of confidentiality
ESSENTIAL
Essential
- Understanding of health & safety
ESSENTIAL
Essential
- Presents self positively and communicates confidently
ESSENTIAL
Essential
Person Specification
ESSENTIAL
Essential
- Able to organise self and deliver tasks effectively
Desirable
- Past experience in a caring role / house keeping role
ESSENTIAL
Essential
- An ability to be patient focused
Desirable
ESSENTIAL
Essential
- Demonstrate how you will personally contribute to keeping the ward tidy & clutter free
ESSENTIAL
Essential
- Understanding of confidentiality
ESSENTIAL
Essential
- Understanding of health & safety
ESSENTIAL
Essential
- Presents self positively and communicates confidently
ESSENTIAL
Essential
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).
