Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic candidate to join our Sunrise Neonatal Unit on a permanent contract working 2x days per week as rostered to provide housekeeping services to all patients, visitors, and staff on the unit.
This role will require the postholder to work occasionally on weekends and bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
The housekeeper's main tasks will concentrate on the catering service ensuring the Sunrise Neonatal Unit is a warm, comfortable, clean, and welcoming environment, and will assist in ensuring that patient needs are met.
Daily Objectives;
- Linen - Sufficient clean linen must be available on the ward to meet patient and staff needs at all times, with issues raised to the Ward Manager.
- Environment - There must be a high standard of cleanliness throughout the ward to assist with minimising the risk of infection with patients treated within an environment that is welcoming and complies with all Health & Safety legislation.
- Catering - To provide a catering service as required.
- Customer Care - All patients are entitled to receive the highest standard of care, and all individual privacy and dignity must be respected at all times.
- Communication - Effective communication must be used to ensure continuity of patient care.
- Equipment - All equipment must be kept in good working order, with any issues raised to the Ward Manager to ensure repairs are undertaken.
- Supplies - To assist in the maintenance of correct supply levels.
About us
NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients' wellbeing. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE at grade C/4 or above or Functional skills at level 2 or above in English Language and Maths.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 1 or above in Customer Service.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to carry out tasks without supervision.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, and relatives.
- Understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in a cleaning capacity.
Desirable
- Previous experience working in an NHS setting.
- Previous experience working in a Healthcare setting.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Enthusiastic and motivated.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Professional approach to work.
- Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working.
- Openness - Shares information and good practice appropriately.
- Mutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect.
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to work on the weekend, and on bank holidays.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE at grade C/4 or above or Functional skills at level 2 or above in English Language and Maths.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 1 or above in Customer Service.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to carry out tasks without supervision.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, and relatives.
- Understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in a cleaning capacity.
Desirable
- Previous experience working in an NHS setting.
- Previous experience working in a Healthcare setting.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Enthusiastic and motivated.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Professional approach to work.
- Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working.
- Openness - Shares information and good practice appropriately.
- Mutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect.
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to work on the weekend, and on bank holidays.
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).
