Housekeeper (Ward 29) - 15hrs per week - NHS
Job overview
Closing Date: 26.01.25 (this may change dependent on response)Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 27.01.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 15.02.25
We require a friendly, positive thinking, organized and motivated individual to work as a Part-Time Housekeeper within the Trust - working across two of our elderly medical wards.
Main duties of the job
The role includes stock management and ordering, catering and meal provision support. Cleaning and infection prevention measures including supporting other team members.
You will need to be passionate and enthusiastic about putting patient care, putting patients at the heart of everything you do. You will be working in a multi-professional team and will need to think on the spot and use your own initiative. You will be passionate about creating a culture of continuous improvement within the NHS.
Working for our organisation
Our People Charter outlines the behaviors we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Housekeepers are responsible for providing and maintaining cleaning and catering services as art of the Hotel Services team to clinical and communal areas within the Trust, ensuring a clean, safe and supportive environment for patients working towards their recovery, staff and visitors.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria- Working in a patient environment
- Previous NHS Experience
Skills
Essential criteria- Clear communication skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Customer Care Skills
- Excellent telephone manner
- Ability to plan and manage own time
- Stock Control Experience
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Educated to GCSE standard or Equivalent
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Good Working knowledge of NHS
- IT Skills
- I Proc experience / Knowledge of
- COSHH assessor