Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 15 hours per week (Weekdays)
- Job ref
- 050-ACS398-0624-A
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Glan Clwyd Hospital
- Town
- Bodelwyddan
- Salary
- £23,159 - £24,701 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Housekeeper
Band 3
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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
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.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed
Job overview
Do you want to be part of an established, warm, welcoming child and family centred ward team? We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Housekeeper to join Glan Clwyd Children’s Unit.
The ward has a very motivated and enthusiastic multidisciplinary team with a clear vision of providing the best possible evidence based care to the children and young people who access our services for all specialities. Your role will be to work alongside them and will be integral to the smooth running of a very busy ward.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as an integral part of the Children’s Team. The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of all patient facilities / services and for ensuring a safe and comfortable environment.
The main element of the role is to support the ward manager in the running of the unit, together with other specified tasks to meet individual patient needs, as determined by the Ward Manager/Deputy Ward Manager or Nurse in Charge.
The post holder will be required to work closely with contractors and support services departments. The post holder will monitor quality standards and rectify deficiencies in liaison with the Ward Manager.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to GCSE standard (grades A-C) or equivalent
- Working towards NVQ Level 3 in related subject. (to be achieved within 1 year of appointment) or equivalent level of experience.
Desirable criteria
- Basic food hygiene certificate.
- Guidance Score Qualification in related subjects or working towards e.g. intermediate food hygiene certificate
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of planning and organising daily activities across a variety of disciplines.
- Experience of a busy ward environment.
- Experience of dealing with members of the public
Desirable criteria
- Experience of undertaking a house keeper role
- Experience of working for a NHS organisation
- Experience of working with a variety of professional groups.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good command of the English language – written and spoken
- Time management skills
- Ability to work under own initiative
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- Ability to work under pressure Organisational skills
Desirable criteria
- Ability to use Microsoft office packages including Word, Outlook and Excel
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understand the demands of the ward environment.
- Knowledge of the working practices of the ward area.
- Awareness and understanding of the importance of confidentiality
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of the Free-to-lead, Free-to-care project.
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to work flexible hours to cover within the department
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Speaker
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Laura Spurgin
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 844359
- Additional information
Yvette Gibson
Secretary
03000 844359
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