Ward Housekeeper

Job title:

Ward Housekeeper

Company

NHS

Job description

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.To provide practical help and support under supervision to Nurses and medical staff patients and their families cared for on Acute Medicine Receiving Area. The post holder will be required to assist with clerical, receptionist and housekeeping duties including dealing with stores, equipment, general stocking up, delivery and collection of urgent requests.The post holder will be based at: QMCMain duties of the jobThis is an exciting opportunity for a Band 2 Ward Housekeeper to join a diverse and motivated team that is dedicated to the development of skills and the delivery of high quality safe care.We pride ourselves on providing an efficient and quality service. We are looking for an individual who is self-motivated, content with working in a busy environment and who has good time management skills to support the ward team in providing a clean and safe environment. You must have excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. It is essential that you act professionally at all times, have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritise work load. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills and be able to work to a high standard. If you feel you have the qualities required to fulfil this role and you are dedicated to high quality, patient centred care we would love to hear from you. The successful candidate will be a valuable addition to our team who will on a day to day basis be responsible for ensuring the ward is adequately stocked and equipment is maintained . You will be working closely with the Ward Sister to ensure the ward is organised and a high standard of cleanliness is maintained.About usWith over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.Date posted24 September 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£23,615 a year per annum per rotaContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number164-6614180Job locationsQMCderby rdNottinghamNG7 2UHJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo stock up unit trolleys, including bedside, cannulation, etc.Check in deliveries and supplies and store appropriatelyMaintain levels of clinical and non-clinical itemsMaintain cleanliness of equipment and tidinessTo undertake messenger, delivery and collection duties or urgentrequests, specimens, x-rays, pharmacy items etc.Complete documentation when factual information only is required, thismust be countersigned by a supervising registered Nurse.Adhere to all issues of confidentialityTo communicate clearly in both written and verbal form with membersof the multi-professional team, patients and relatives.To ensure all documentation meets legal and Trust requirementsmaintaining confidentiality of written and spoken records.To promptly manage to telephone messages, and ensure relevantpersonnel are informed.To ensure families are aware of the facilities available to them in theunit and hospital.Assist with appropriate nutrition and cultural needsTo relieve the nursing team of non-nursing duties and carry out ad hocrequests from the co-ordinator e.g. keeping information files up to date,Photocopying, and filing health information racks.To work as a member of the team providing competent compassionatecare to patients and relatives.To ensure that the Trusts Health, Safety and Risk ManagementPolicies are adhered to by patients, staff and visitors at all times.To provide a clean and safe environment for patients and relatives.To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of Trust Policies and Procedures.To attend role related mandatory trainingTo contribute to the annual performances appraisal with individualObjectives and personal development plan.To undertake any other duties which may reasonably be required. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo stock up unit trolleys, including bedside, cannulation, etc.Check in deliveries and supplies and store appropriatelyMaintain levels of clinical and non-clinical itemsMaintain cleanliness of equipment and tidinessTo undertake messenger, delivery and collection duties or urgentrequests, specimens, x-rays, pharmacy items etc.Complete documentation when factual information only is required, thismust be countersigned by a supervising registered Nurse.Adhere to all issues of confidentialityTo communicate clearly in both written and verbal form with membersof the multi-professional team, patients and relatives.To ensure all documentation meets legal and Trust requirementsmaintaining confidentiality of written and spoken records.To promptly manage to telephone messages, and ensure relevantpersonnel are informed.To ensure families are aware of the facilities available to them in theunit and hospital.Assist with appropriate nutrition and cultural needsTo relieve the nursing team of non-nursing duties and carry out ad hocrequests from the co-ordinator e.g. keeping information files up to date,Photocopying, and filing health information racks.To work as a member of the team providing competent compassionatecare to patients and relatives.To ensure that the Trusts Health, Safety and Risk ManagementPolicies are adhered to by patients, staff and visitors at all times.To provide a clean and safe environment for patients and relatives.To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of Trust Policies and Procedures.To attend role related mandatory trainingTo contribute to the annual performances appraisal with individualObjectives and personal development plan.To undertake any other duties which may reasonably be required.Person SpecificationGood Standard of written and spoken EnglishEssential

• Good Standard of written and spoken English

Desirable

• Level 2 Functional Skills in Literacy or Equivalent Qualification

Previous experience in dealing with customers or clients in a work environment.Essential

• Previous experience in dealing with customers or clients in a work environment.

Desirable

• Experience of housekeeping or cleaning in a health care setting

Person SpecificationGood Standard of written and spoken EnglishEssential

• Good Standard of written and spoken English

Desirable

• Level 2 Functional Skills in Literacy or Equivalent Qualification

Previous experience in dealing with customers or clients in a work environment.Essential

• Previous experience in dealing with customers or clients in a work environment.

Desirable

• Experience of housekeeping or cleaning in a health care setting

Expected salary

£23615 per year

Location

Nottingham

Job date

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 06:51:31 GMT

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