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Job summary

Main area
Housekeeping
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 30 hours per week (working over 4 days any from Monday-Saturday.)
Job ref
331-B6650624
Employer
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Furness General Hospital
Town
Barrow in Furness
Salary
£22,383 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
11/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust logo

Non Clinical Support Worker - Housekeeper

NHS AfC: Band 2

''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.

Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.


Job overview

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust provides acute hospital care to the local population.

An opportunity has arisen at Furness General Hospital for a Non-Clinical Support Worker on Ward 6

We would invite candidates who want to help us make a difference for our patients.

We are excited to be able to offer this role to someone who is committed member of staff who enjoys being part of the wider team.

Main duties of the job

You will work in conjunction with all staff in order to maintain a clean and safe environment and ensure housekeeping jobs are completed in a satisfactory manner. 

  • To support clinical care delivery
  • To co-ordinate all patient facilities services within the ward area
  • Ordering of supplies for the ward and maintaining stores
  • To ensure that the ward is a safe, clean, tidy and comfortable environment
  • Ensure that food is available to meet the patients’ needs
  • Assist the ward staff to receive, welcome and guide patients and visitors onto the ward
  • Assist in daily bed making
  • Assist in the preparation of bed areas on discharge of patients
  • Assist nursing staff with the feeding of patients who are unable to do so for themselves and complete food charts where necessary
  • Ensure all patients are afforded privacy and dignity throughout their stay
  • Ensure that there is an adequate linen supply throughout the day
  • Respond to health emergencies as appropriate

Working for our organisation

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Our community services for adults are provided in people’s homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person specification

Education and qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Good general education
  • Basic numeracy

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience of working with the general public
  • Basic cleaning skills
Desirable criteria
  • To demonstrate an interest in learning and further training

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Disability Confident - two yearsVeteran AwareNo smoking policyDisability confident leaderArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardNHS Pastoral CareStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Step into health

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rebecca Chelton
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01229 404498
Additional information

Rebecca Chelton

Ward Manager

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