Job summary
Closing Date:13 March 2025(this may change dependent on response)
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing14 March 2025
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing27 March 2025
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Housekeeper to join our paediatric team at Bradford Royal Infirmary. This is a part time post (27 hours per week). The days will vary from week to week and will include some weekends.
Main duties of the job
You will complete tasks as requested by the Ward Management Team which may include ordering, laundry, stocking up, taking delivery of items, audits, ordering and distributing patient meals/refreshments and supporting ward staff in their daily tasks. This list is not exhaustive.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ward 30/32 has 41 inpatient beds and a 9 bedded assessment and short stay area. We have a busy clinical decisions area on the unit, where initial assessment of the child takes place. Ward 12 is the day case ward, it has 12 beds and a dedicated haematology area. We work within a friendly multi- disciplinary team from multiple specialities and disciplines such as surgery and medicine. The environment includes a play area, sensory/physiotherapy room and school room. We also have an adolescent lounge which was designed by local young people.
Please see the person specification and job description for further information about the role requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ward 30/32 has 41 inpatient beds and a 9 bedded assessment and short stay area. We have a busy clinical decisions area on the unit, where initial assessment of the child takes place. Ward 12 is the day case ward, it has 12 beds and a dedicated haematology area. We work within a friendly multi- disciplinary team from multiple specialities and disciplines such as surgery and medicine. The environment includes a play area, sensory/physiotherapy room and school room. We also have an adolescent lounge which was designed by local young people.
Please see the person specification and job description for further information about the role requirements.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of communicating professionally with others.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a NHS/healthcare setting or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Numeracy and literacy skills.
- Ability to organise and manage own workload.
- Basic IT skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability, commitment and aptitude to learn all elements of the housekeeper role.
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Qualifications
Essential
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of communicating professionally with others.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a NHS/healthcare setting or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Numeracy and literacy skills.
- Ability to organise and manage own workload.
- Basic IT skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability, commitment and aptitude to learn all elements of the housekeeper role.
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Qualifications
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.
