Job summary
- Main area
- Maternity
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 24 hours per week
- Job ref
- 318-24-W&C-T1957
- Employer
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (The Women's Centre)
- Town
- Gloucester
- Salary
- £23,615 pa pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/12/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Housekeeper, Band 2
NHS AfC: Band 2
Join us at an exciting time for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust! We have an ambitious plan for our journey to Outstanding and are looking for aspirational, committed individuals to join us, making a real difference to both staff and patients.
As a former winner of England for excellence award: Tourism destination of the year, the beautiful city of Gloucester and the scenic regency spa town of Cheltenham are fantastic places to work and live.
As a hospital Trust we are currently involved in over 100 clinical trials and studies, whilst also providing acute elective and specialist services to a population of over 620,000.
By joining Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust new colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome and a future full of opportunities and support.
Job overview
Housekeeper, Band 2 (24 hours a week)
If you are looking for a flexible role in a friendly and enthusiastic team, then we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We are looking for enthusiastic and flexible individuals to work within the Maternity Ward team at the Women's Centre, Gloucester Royal Hospital. The role will include cleaning, linen changes and manoeuvring equipment, and you may be required to work in all areas of Maternity.
If you enjoy working in an active and busy role with a team around you, and have great communication skills, with previous experience working within catering or cleaning, then we would welcome an application from you.
This post requires the post holder to be able to undertake all statutory and mandatory training and post holders must be able to undertake physical interventions. Fitness for physical intervention will be assessed by Occupational Health.
Main duties of the job
Ensure the cleanliness of the environment in accordance with the National Specification of Cleanliness 2007 or equivalent and to the agreed work schedules. The post holder will clean all areas of the Maternity Ward using a range of methods e.g. High dusting, damp dusting, vacuuming and mopping, in line with the NHS Cleaning Manual.
Be responsible for maintaining and replenishing stocks of consumable items used within the department, i.e.: paper hand towels, soap, in a safe and responsible manner.
Adhere to all aspects of Infection Control in all areas of work, including the use of colour coded equipment to ensure there is no spread of infection.
Follow local procedures for reporting areas cleaned and highlighting issues which have prevented duties being carried out.
Undertake enhanced cleaning duties under the direction of the Facilities Supervisor.
Report maintenance faults, building fabric issues, pests and any other concerns to the relevant managers/supervisors.
Collection, segregation and storage of waste from locations according to local procedures and the Trust's Waste policy.
Ensure patient confidentiality, privacy and dignity is maintained throughout your work.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Working for our organisation
Gloucestershire Maternity Services provides maternity care to women and birthing people across the entire county. The majority of our maternity care facilities are now situated within the Women's Centre at Gloucester Royal Hospital, including the Delivery Suite, Birth Unit, Maternity Ward, and Triage.
We also provide antenatal and postnatal community care, as well as having birthing and antenatal/postnatal facilities in Cheltenham and Stroud.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Service Delivery – Cleanliness
- Ensure the cleanliness of the environment in accordance with the National Specification of Cleanliness 2007 or equivalent and to the agreed work schedules. The post holder will clean all areas of the Maternity Ward using a range of methods e.g. High dusting, damp dusting, vacuuming and mopping, in line with the NHS Cleaning Manual.
- Be responsible for maintaining and replenishing stocks of consumable items used within the department, i.e.: paper hand towels, soap, in a safe and responsible manner.
- Adhere to all aspects of Infection Control in all areas of work, including the use of colour coded equipment to ensure there is no spread of infection.
- Follow local procedures for reporting areas cleaned and highlighting issues which have prevented duties being carried out.
- Undertake enhanced cleaning duties under the direction of the Facilities Supervisor.
Service Delivery – Linen
- Distribute and store linen in a safe and responsible manner.
- Change curtains as required and in accordance with a curtain change programme.
- Assist with the removal of used linen and follow the rejected linen process
Service Delivery – Food & Beverage Preparation and Service
- Receipt of chilled/frozen meals/stores, checking for quantity, quality and signing for all goods received, reporting of errors and unacceptable goods to the Facilities Supervisor.
- Responsible for the preparation of food service and the regeneration of chilled/frozen meals, according to guidelines/food safety instructions.
- Complete temperature control records to ensure compliance with food hygiene legislation, and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) requirements.
- Record and monitor food wastage, report discrepancies to the Facilities Supervisor.
- Cleaning of all Facilities equipment used for food preparation and during food service.
- Preparation, service and clearing up of inpatient beverage service, including the replenishment of water jugs, in accordance to the work schedule.
Specific Key Responsibilities
- Report maintenance faults, building fabric issues, pests and any other concerns to the Facilities Supervisor.
- Collection, segregation and storage of waste from locations according to local procedures and the Trust’s Waste policy.
Ensure patient confidentiality, privacy and dignity is maintained throughout your work.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
- NVQ Level 1 in Cleaning & Support Services or equivalent qualification or experience
- Good literacy skills
Desirable criteria
- NVQ Level 1 in Hospitality & Catering or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of cleaning and catering duties within a similar working environment
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working in the NHS
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Basic understanding of cleaning and catering procedures
- Knowledge and understanding of the importance of food hygiene and safety
- Ability to work flexibly within a team
- Understanding of safe manual handling techniques and procedures
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Good time management skills
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge and understanding of COSHH (TRAINING GIVEN)
Qualities
Essential criteria
- Ability to use own initiative to adapt to the demands of the job
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Self-motivated
- Physically able to perform manual handling duties such as moving beds and wheelchairs
- Able to keep a positive attitude
Qualities
Essential criteria
- Clean smart appearance and high standards of personal hygiene
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Claire Watson-Pople
- Job title
- Maternity Ward Lead Midwife
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 422 5519
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