Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work alongside our friendly and motivated team of nurses and health care professionals on a busy Care of the Elderly ward.
Main duties of the job
We require someone dynamic, proactive, and enthusiastic with the ability to work well on their own and as part of a team. Excellent communication skills is essential for this role. The housekeeper role incorporates an array of non clinical duties to include being responsible for the ordering and organisation of stores ensuring stock levels are maintained at all times, completion of daily and weekly audits, challenge non compliance and escalate findings to ward manager/ nurse in charge and feed back to staff, to ensure that high standards of nursing care is adhered to at all times.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Relevant NVQ 2
- GCSE A-C or equivalent
Desirable
- Willing to work towards NVQ level 3
- NVQ level 3
Work Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate competence at working at band 3 level
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of hospital environment
- Basic knowledge of needs of patients and their relatives
Abilities
Essential
- Works well as part of a team
- Flexible approach to work
- Excellent communication skills.
- Organisational skills
- Competent at managing a busy work load
Personality
Essential
- Assertive and negotiating skills
- Reliable, enthusiastic and motivated
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Professional attitude
- Able to work in varying situations and adapt to these variances
Desirable
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Relevant NVQ 2
- GCSE A-C or equivalent
Desirable
- Willing to work towards NVQ level 3
- NVQ level 3
Work Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate competence at working at band 3 level
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of hospital environment
- Basic knowledge of needs of patients and their relatives
Abilities
Essential
- Works well as part of a team
- Flexible approach to work
- Excellent communication skills.
- Organisational skills
- Competent at managing a busy work load
Personality
Essential
- Assertive and negotiating skills
- Reliable, enthusiastic and motivated
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Professional attitude
- Able to work in varying situations and adapt to these variances
Desirable
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).
