The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Housekeeper - AMU

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Housekeeper to join Acute Medical Unit.

You will work closely with patients and all members of the Multi Disciplinary Team.

Good communication and ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential; supporting the department ward area team to maintain high standards of environmental cleanliness.

Please note that this advert will be closed as soon as we receive sufficient number of applications.

Main duties of the job

As a Housekeeper, you will assist in achieving the highest possible standard of cleanliness which will minimise the risk of cross infection to patients, staff and visitors. We are all one team at The QEH and our mission is to provide the best possible care for our patients and their families at all times. You will play an important part within the team, with duties such as:

To receive, welcome and guide visitors on the ward, liaising with other staff as appropriate.To transport equipment, consumables and written information as required.To respond to requests for general information.To receive and pass on information to others, maintaining confidentiality.To handle informal complaints and take appropriate action.To assist with the training of staff involved with Housekeeping Services into ward/area routines to required standards.

Within this role, you will work as an integral part of the ward team ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment for patients, staff and visitors.

About us

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

426-759-25MG

Job locations

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information regarding this position, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information regarding this position, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

No formal qualifications necessary, however must have good reading and writing skills.
Desire and ability to develop new skills.

Experience

Essential

Managing own time and resources.
Experience of working as part of a team.

Desirable

Experience of working with people in a care setting.

Skills, Ability and Knowledge

Essential

Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a team.
Good organisational skills.
Ability to work to deadlines and remain focused when working alone
Knowledge and understanding of their role within the team.
Understanding of confidentiality.
Commitment to expected standards.
Good communication skills both written and oral

Aptitude

Essential

Mature and responsible attitude.
Flexibility.
Committed and professional approach.
Able to use own initiative.
Well written and accurately completed application form.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

No formal qualifications necessary, however must have good reading and writing skills.
Desire and ability to develop new skills.

Experience

Essential

Managing own time and resources.
Experience of working as part of a team.

Desirable

Experience of working with people in a care setting.

Skills, Ability and Knowledge

Essential

Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a team.
Good organisational skills.
Ability to work to deadlines and remain focused when working alone
Knowledge and understanding of their role within the team.
Understanding of confidentiality.
Commitment to expected standards.
Good communication skills both written and oral

Aptitude

Essential

Mature and responsible attitude.
Flexibility.
Committed and professional approach.
Able to use own initiative.
Well written and accurately completed application form.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET

Employer's website

https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET

Employer's website

https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)