Job summary
- Main area
- Support services
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 345-ORTHO6241493
- Employer
- North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital of North Tees
- Town
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Salary
- £22,383 pro rata per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
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Housekeeper
NHS AfC: Band 2
We are on a continuous journey of improvement and transformation , however our main priority is, and always will be, providing safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. If you share our passion then apply for this opportunity and help us make our patients’ experience the best it can possibly be.
With a budget of around £365m, three hospitals and 5,500 staff, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital-based services to the population of Hartlepool, Stockton on Tees and parts of East Durham and Sedgefield as well as community, therapeutic and screening to a wider population across Durham and Teesside.
Job overview
To maintain levels of stock on the ward ensuring amount is adequate for service need, reporting any deficiencies to the ward manager and supplies supervisor, Inc. oxygen bottles. |
To store stock and non-stock items as they arrive on the ward, tidying away stock that is lying around to keep the ward clutter free, inc. Mattresses. |
To clean ward equipment which is in storage as needed and apply green tape as per trust policy. |
Charge any equipment not in use. |
Restock trolleys (in bays, treatment room etc.) |
Restock cupboards (dressings, CSSD etc.) |
Replace any sharps bins that are at their limit. |
Restock gloves, aprons, alcohol gel. |
Maintain an inventory for all ward equipment and medical devices. |
Support patient with hydration and nutrition |
Support replacing broken equipment |
answer patient buzzers and telephones if required and seek appropriate assistance
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Main duties of the job
To maintain levels of stock on the ward ensuring amount is adequate for service need, reporting any deficiencies to the ward manager and supplies supervisor, Inc. oxygen bottles. |
To store stock and non-stock items as they arrive on the ward, tidying away stock that is lying around to keep the ward clutter free, inc. Mattresses. |
To clean ward equipment which is in storage as needed and apply green tape as per trust policy. |
Charge any equipment not in use. |
Restock trolleys (in bays, treatment room etc.) |
Restock cupboards (dressings, CSSD etc.) |
Replace any sharps bins that are at their limit. |
Restock gloves, aprons, alcohol gel. |
Maintain an inventory for all ward equipment and medical devices. |
Support patient with hydration and nutrition |
Support replacing broken equipment |
answer patient buzzers and telephones if required and seek appropriate assistance |
Working for our organisation
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience. We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition – a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards. We recruit for values and “Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool” |
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To maintain levels of stock on the ward ensuring amount is adequate for service need, reporting any deficiencies to the ward manager and supplies supervisor, Inc. oxygen bottles. |
To store stock and non-stock items as they arrive on the ward, tidying away stock that is lying around to keep the ward clutter free, inc. Mattresses. |
To clean ward equipment which is in storage as needed and apply green tape as per trust policy. |
Charge any equipment not in use. |
Restock trolleys (in bays, treatment room etc.) |
Restock cupboards (dressings, CSSD etc.) |
Replace any sharps bins that are at their limit. |
Restock gloves, aprons, alcohol gel. |
Maintain an inventory for all ward equipment and medical devices. |
Support patient with hydration and nutrition |
Support replacing broken equipment |
answer patient buzzers and telephones if required and seek appropriate assistance |
Person specification
communication skills
Essential criteria
- Hospital experience
- Good communication skills
- Good organisational skills
Desirable criteria
- experience in housekeeping
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
- Julie Savage
- Job title
- Ward Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01642382933
- Additional information
If you would like further information please contact
Julie Savage
Ward Matron
01642382933
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