Job summary
Housekeepers help make sure that hospital wards and other settings are clean, safe and attractive places for patients and staff. As a housekeeper, you will provide services such as catering, cleaning, equipment and supplies.
Main duties of the job
As a housekeeper, you will lead ward services such as catering, cleaning, equipment and supplies. The work can include:
- talking to and reassuring patients
- ordering non-clinical supplies
- keeping the ward clean and tidy
- serving and clearing away meals
- preparing snacks and drinks
- reporting faults
- clerical and admin tasks
- ordering patient transport
- receiving visitors
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation, especially COSHH
- Knowledge & experience of Domestic & Catering Duties
- Knowledge Cleaning Equipment, Machinery & Materials
- Knowledge of Cleaning Standards
Qualifications
Desirable
- Good basic education
- Food Hygiene Certificate
- Catering Quaifications
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Good Customer Care skills
- Ability to work both as a part of a team or on own initiative
- Approachable
- Able to maintain simple records
- Ability to work to exact deadlines
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation, especially COSHH
- Knowledge & experience of Domestic & Catering Duties
- Knowledge Cleaning Equipment, Machinery & Materials
- Knowledge of Cleaning Standards
Qualifications
Desirable
- Good basic education
- Food Hygiene Certificate
- Catering Quaifications
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Good Customer Care skills
- Ability to work both as a part of a team or on own initiative
- Approachable
- Able to maintain simple records
- Ability to work to exact deadlines
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).
