Job summary
- Main area
- Neonatal Intensive Care, Housekeeper
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - Weekends Only
- Job ref
- 176-F-6094033-A
- Employer
- North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Peterborough City Hospital
- Town
- Peterborough
- Salary
- £22,383 pa pro-rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
House Keeper - Peterborough
Band 2
Job overview
The post holder will work as an integral part of the Neonatal Intensive Care team, working with the nurse in charge of the shift. You will be responsible for the co-ordination of all patient facilities services in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment.
Main duties of the job
The main elements of the role are ensuring the delivery of cleaning, stocking equipment, ordering stores, catering, together with other specified tasks to meet individual patient needs as determined by the sister/charge nurse.
The post holder will be required to work closely with contractors and support service departments. He/she will monitor quality standards, report deficiencies and appropriate action taken to the nurse in charge.
*Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice*
Working for our organisation
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
- Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
- Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
- On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
General
- To identify any problems with general cleanliness and report to the nurse in charge.
- To ensure general and specialist equipment, specific to area of work, are cleaned, stocked, logged and in good working order as per cleaning policy.
- To ensure the department is safe and tidy at all times e.g. remove clutter, tidy notice boards, signage etc.
- To maintain upkeep of patients’ bed spaces.
- To transport equipment, consumables and written information as required.
- To maintain and update paper-based records and information as required.
- To receive and pass on information to others, maintaining confidentiality.
- To refer complaints to the nurse in charge.
- To assist with training of staff involved with department housekeeping services to achieve required standards.
- To maintain personal trust and local mandatory training compliance.
- In conjunction with the nurse in charge and multi-disciplinary team observe the monitoring of service delivery especially related to cleaning, food, linen and the environment at the agreed frequency.
Nutrition and Food Preparation
- To observe and record fridge temperature and food storage as per policy, taking action if necessary.
- To take responsibility for stock rotation and discarding out-of-date food and milk.
- To maintain parent kitchen in conjunction with medirest.
Maintaining the environment
- To ensure all defects are logged, reported, recorded, monitored and closed down as appropriate.
- To carry out regular equipment monitoring in accordance with procedures.
- To clean beds / mattresses after occupancy and make beds as required.
- To undertake the monthly mattress audit.
- To ensure the patient’s space is respected.
- To maintain the safety of people’s property and belongings.
- To ensure equipment to be returned for reprocessing is stored safely.
- Ordering of stock for all areas of the department.
- Liaise with materials management team.
- Ensure all department daily checks are completed and signed for.
Working practices and relationships
- To respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out housekeeping duties.
- To respond to emergencies as appropriate and according to Trust policy. To maintain effective working relationships.
- To foster people’s equality, diversity and rights.
- To provide an effective customer service
Support of people
- To ensure the ward has sufficient stocks to meet patient and staff needs.
- To assist people with accessing written information e.g. cards and letters. To explain the correct use of equipment to people.
This description is an outline of the duties of the post holder. It will be subject to regular review and may be amended following consultation with the post holder.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Team Working
- Experience of working with the public
- Demonstrate problem solving ability
Desirable criteria
- Be able to demonstrate previous experience of working in the NHS or healthcare environment
- Experience with babies/young children and/or adolescents
- Understanding of cultural differences and needs
Key Skills
Essential criteria
- The ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken English
- Be computer literate
- Be able to demonstrate use of initiative in problem solving
- Be able to demonstrate ability to prioritise tasks
- Understanding of Health and Safety at work
- Demonstrate understanding of/training in COSHH
- Be able to demonstrate ability to work with minimum supervision
- Be able to demonstrate a high standard of interpersonal skills
- Be able to demonstrate a positive approach to team working and a commitment to team objectives
- To work effectively in a busy environment
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths or can demonstrate competency in the above
- Willingness to undertake a role-specific apprenticeship qualification
- The desire and ability to undertake appropriate training
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Katie Barke
- Job title
- Ward Manager, NICU
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01733677234
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