Job summary
18.75 hours a week
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is a dynamic and successful organisation with a strong organisational and personal development focus. With over 6,500 employees, the Trust provides a comprehensive range of primary and secondary care services to the people of Calderdale and Huddersfield and has an exceptional reputation for service delivery, the Foundation Trust aims to design and implement services, policies and measures that meet the diverse needs of both the local population and the Trust workforce.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Housekeeper role within the Inpatient and Outpatient Therapy teams currently based at HRI.
The postholder will support the clinical teams by ensuring that a high standard of cleanliness is maintained within treatment areas at all times. You will also help in the smooth running of the department by ensuring equipment is kept well maintained, and everything is at hand and well stocked to allow a high standard of clinical care to be delivered to patients. The role also includes some basic clerical tasks.
Main duties of the job
To clear crockery, etc used outside routine clearing periods.
To tidy sluice and linen storage areas as required.
To tidy other areas, as requested by the departmental therapy manager.
To run errands for patients and other members of staff.
Cleaning of the old Hydrotherapy pool area.
Cleaning of all treatment and assessment areas within the In and Out-patient Therapy departments.
To tidy linen storage areas and to ensure a plentiful supply of linen at all times.
Cleaning and checking of all returned crutches and mobility equipment to ensure that they are ready and appropriate to be issued to patients.
Cleaning of all equipment both with the In and Outpatient areas.
About us
CHFT is an integrated Trust of 6,500+ colleagues providing hospital and community services to patients and communities across Calderdale and Kirklees. We are rated as 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission, are a top performing Trust for Elective Recovery, Emergency and Cancer Care and widely acknowledged as a national digital lead when it comes to caring for people across our local and regional systems.
Our people are at the core of everything we do, hence our commitment to One Culture of Care. Our focus is to care for and support each other in order to provide outstanding compassionate care to our patients. That is why we are looking for an inclusive collaborative, creative, innovative and compassionate leader to join us in this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties
To create and maintain effective working relationships with other members of staff.
To answer the telephone in a professional manner.
To follow Health and Safety policies relevant to working environment and attend mandatory updates in accordance with Trust policy eg fire procedure and food hygiene.
To adhere to Trust policies and procedures.
To highlight potential hazards to the senior therapists.
To handle appropriate equipment safely, following training/instruction.
To decontaminate equipment according to infection control policies.
To report faulty equipment to the Estates Department.
This job description reflects current priorities and commitment and may change as a result of service changes and can be varied after consultation with the post holder.
To check that the crash trolly/s are functioning correctly with all appropriate equipment in place.
3.2 Professional Duties
There are no professional duties required in this post.
3.3 Managerial Duties
As outlined in main duties, this is a managerial post.
3.4 Financial Duties
There are no financial duties required in this post.
3.5 Managing Self Participate in regular supervision.
Attend all mandatory training.
Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.
Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.
Carry out duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity Policy.
Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.
Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times.
Ensure maintenance of Professional Registration.
3.6 This job description is an outline only and is not definitive or restrictive in any way. It will be regularly reviewed and may be amended in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties
To create and maintain effective working relationships with other members of staff.
To answer the telephone in a professional manner.
To follow Health and Safety policies relevant to working environment and attend mandatory updates in accordance with Trust policy eg fire procedure and food hygiene.
To adhere to Trust policies and procedures.
To highlight potential hazards to the senior therapists.
To handle appropriate equipment safely, following training/instruction.
To decontaminate equipment according to infection control policies.
To report faulty equipment to the Estates Department.
This job description reflects current priorities and commitment and may change as a result of service changes and can be varied after consultation with the post holder.
To check that the crash trolly/s are functioning correctly with all appropriate equipment in place.
3.2 Professional Duties
There are no professional duties required in this post.
3.3 Managerial Duties
As outlined in main duties, this is a managerial post.
3.4 Financial Duties
There are no financial duties required in this post.
3.5 Managing Self Participate in regular supervision.
Attend all mandatory training.
Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.
Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.
Carry out duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity Policy.
Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.
Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times.
Ensure maintenance of Professional Registration.
3.6 This job description is an outline only and is not definitive or restrictive in any way. It will be regularly reviewed and may be amended in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Desirable
- Customer care certificate in food hygiene
- Health and social care course
- NVQ Level 2 Housekeeping
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Literacy skills
- Ability to work in a busy environment
- Ability to ensure the cleanliness, tidiness and efficiency of the ward
Desirable
- Previous experience of dealing with patients and relatives
- Previous employment within a Healthcare setting
- Awareness of CHFT policies and procedures
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Desirable
- Customer care certificate in food hygiene
- Health and social care course
- NVQ Level 2 Housekeeping
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Literacy skills
- Ability to work in a busy environment
- Ability to ensure the cleanliness, tidiness and efficiency of the ward
Desirable
- Previous experience of dealing with patients and relatives
- Previous employment within a Healthcare setting
- Awareness of CHFT policies and procedures
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
Acres Street, Lindley
Huddersfield
HD3 3EA
Employer's website
https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
