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Job summary

Main area
Ward 36
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
358-6546056-CHU
Employer
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Glenfield Hospital
Town
Leicester
Salary
£23,615 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/11/2024 23:59

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust logo

House Keeper

NHS AfC: Band 2

We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance

Job overview

Are you compassionate about caring for the needs of patients? You may be the person we are looking for.

 We are looking for  are looking for a dynamic motivated Housekeeper to work on  Ward 36 at Glenfield Hospital, Leicester.  

As a valuable member of the ward team you will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of patient care  at meal times and offer refreshments throughout their stay.

Experience in the care setting would be desirable but not essential.  We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is hard working with good communication and organizational skills.

Full or Part time positions available

Main duties of the job

  • You will ensure the clinical environment is maintained to the appropriate standards. You will be instrumental in ensuring patients nutritional requirements are met.

  • You should also have a positive attitude to change and be flexible. If you think you have the personality, motivation to join our team, this may be the opportunity you have been waiting for.

  • To act as Housekeeper, ensuring the patient service and the clinical environment are managed and maintained to appropriate standards.

  • To maintain a high standard of cleanliness without direct supervision.

  • To support the ward/department staff in the smooth running of their area  and to come into contact with patients.

  • The post holder will be instrumental in ensuring patients’ nutritional requirements are met.

  • The post holder is required to use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients.

Working for our organisation

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

  • high-quality care for all,
  • being a great place to work
  • partnerships for impact, and
  • research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

  • we are compassionate,
  • we are proud,
  • we are inclusive, and
  • we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Undertake the collection, ordering and distribution of patient food in a timely manner at appropriate meal

  • Taking menu orders directly from

  • Taking delivery of food

  • The serving of food trays directly to the

  • Preparing patients for their meal and directly assisting patients assessed as suitable by the Registered

  • The collection and return of trays to food trolleys, noting what patients have/have not eaten and report, where necessary to the nurse in

  • Completing bedside food and drink

  • Prepare and distribute water jugs to patients as

  • Prepare and distribute hot and cold drinks to patients as

  • Responsible on behalf of the Ward/Unit Manager for the correct care of ward mattresses and to assist the ward team with bed

  • Ensure housekeeping and day-to-day management of the kitchen is maintained.

please see job description/person specification for full details on the role.

Person specification

Qualification/Experience

Essential criteria
  • Good standards of written/ spoken English /knowledge of previous experience in food
Desirable criteria
  • Level 2 maths/english NVQ experience of work in hospital or care

Skills/knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Able to follow protocols / knowledge of health and safety / communication /confidentiality
Desirable criteria
  • Experience with audits

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Assertive / able to work unsupervised / work as a team

Equality and Diversity

Essential criteria
  • Commitment to treating people with dignity and respect

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoCare quality commission - Goodhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident committedHappy to Talk Flexible Working

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Daniela Cruz
Job title
Ward Leader
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07890 903120
Additional information

Rebecca Haigh - Matron

[email protected]

Tel: 07496 511558

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