Job summary
We are looking to recruit a motivated, hard working person to take on the role of Housekeeper. To undertake this role you must have excellent communication skills and a passion for maintaining high standards, to support the clinical team on the ward. The Housekeeper role is also pivotal in offering support to the patients and families in our care.
Dolphin Ward is paediatric ward caring for children with Congenital Heart Defect from around the south west region. We have a team of highly dedicated nurses and doctors who work collaboratively to deliver high quality care to our patients and families.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
The Housekeeper will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team. Please refer to the job description for details.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in a Health & social care setting
- Can demonstrate personal development
- Good working knowledge of health and safety
Desirable
- Knowledge of using the SAP Ariba system
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GCSE A-C English or equivalent
- GCSE A-C Maths or equivalent
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good interpersonal skill with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and other staff members
- Ability to successfully complete any required training programme and a willingness to continue learning
- Ability to work effectively in a team and contribute to that team
- Able to respond well to instruction, to work unsupervised and plan time effectively
- Flexible and reliable
- IT skills, basic word, email, keyboard skills, MS office
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in a Health & social care setting
- Can demonstrate personal development
- Good working knowledge of health and safety
Desirable
- Knowledge of using the SAP Ariba system
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GCSE A-C English or equivalent
- GCSE A-C Maths or equivalent
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good interpersonal skill with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and other staff members
- Ability to successfully complete any required training programme and a willingness to continue learning
- Ability to work effectively in a team and contribute to that team
- Able to respond well to instruction, to work unsupervised and plan time effectively
- Flexible and reliable
- IT skills, basic word, email, keyboard skills, MS office
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
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Dolphin Ward, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8BJ
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
