Job summary
Employer heading
Housekeeper - Trauma and Orthopaedics
NHS AfC: Band 3
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
Job overview
**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the ‘ECT Family’ this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups. **
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic individual to join the team within Ward 10 as a part time Housekeeper .
In return, you will find your contribution is valued and that you are supported through excellent management and a teamwork approach, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team with doctors, health care assistants, physiotherapists, and other allied health professionals.
Hours per week 15
Main duties of the job
We offer comprehensive learning and development support, excellent training opportunities and support to broaden your experience, knowledge, and skills as a qualified nurse. You will gain extended skills training and be able to access professional development opportunities to progress.
- Have responsibility for housekeeping duties on the ward
- Disseminate good practice to ward teams to ensure service is maintained in their absence
- Provide an efficient housekeeping service, ensuring that high standards are always maintained. Ensure that a friendly, welcoming, clean, organised, safe and comfortable working environment is provided for patients, visitors and staff
Working for our organisation
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good standard of secondary education
- Prepared to undertake NVQ (National Vocational Qualification)
Desirable criteria
- Food hygiene certificate
- Health and safety Certificate
- NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) level 2/3
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Organisational skills
- Ability to deal with potentially difficult or sensitive issues
- Excellent communication skills
- Basic understanding of Health and Safety, Manual handling, basic food hygiene and cleanliness
Desirable criteria
- IT Skills
- Knowledge of other departments within the Trust
- Basic administrative skills
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in care setting
- Experience in Customer care
- Experience of working with the public
Desirable criteria
- Experience in Hotel services/ catering
Specific Job Requirement
Essential criteria
- Self Motivated
- Flexible
- Calm and confident
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Approachable
- Sense of humour
- Good personal presentation
Other Role Requirements
Essential criteria
- Please refer to the person specification for further role requirements
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
- Rachel Gill
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01625 661010
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