Job summary
- Main area
- Respiratory
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 7-3)
- Job ref
- 164-6427122
- Employer
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- City Hospital Campus
- Town
- Nottingham
- Salary
- £22,383 Per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/07/2024 23:59
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Ward Housekeeper
Band 2
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time permanent ward housekeeper working alongside a large multidisciplinary team.
Fleming ward is a 31 female respiratory ward. It specialises in the treatment of patients with COPD, PE, Asthma and other respiratory issues
We are looking for an individual, who is enthusiastic, confident; self-motivated and possess good communication skills, enjoy a challenge and can work as part of a team.
We have a team that is both innovative and proactive in ensuring that high quality care is delivered to our patients. We are keen to encourage developments in line with Trust policy and working in new ways.
We recognise responsibility to ensure that staff are developed and stimulated within their environment in order to achieve vision and deliver care that reflects the values and behaviours of the Trust. We offer excellent opportunities for career progression, training and development.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary, you’ll need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the ensuring the ward is stocked with the necessary equipment. You will help with the smooth running of the ward and work proactively as part of our multidisciplinary team.
The successful candidate will ensure a high standard of cleanliness throughout the ward, whilst also taking responsibility for aspects of stock maintenance and control. The main elements of the role will include cleaning, keeping the ward stocked with equipment and supplies, maintenance service referrals and liaisons and being a proactive team player within the unit.
The successful candidate will need to show that they can work independently as well as demonstrate effective time management skills.
Working for our organisation
We recognise responsibility to ensure that staff are developed and stimulated within their environment in order to achieve vision and deliver care that reflects the values and behaviours of the Trust.
We offer excellent opportunities for training and development. Personal and professional development is actively supported. NUH has a set of values and behaviours which are summarised in the job description for this post.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate will work with material management to ensure correct stock levels are maintained and that stock is correctly stored and maintained, the use of E-Series will also be essential to order non-stock items.
The role will also be responsible for ensuring electrical equipment is PAT tested in line with Health and Safety, to ensure the ward is safe for staff, patients and relatives.
Assisting with mealtimes and covering reception at times.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience in dealing with customers, patients or clients within the healthcare setting.
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working within Nottingham university hospitals trust.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good standard of Literacy and Numeracy
Planning and Organisation
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate effective time management skills
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
- Emma Nicholson
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01159691169
- Additional information
extension 71502
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