[ref. c24204401] Housekeeper
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.
We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate.Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.
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Job overview
We require a caring, compassionate, friendly and highly motivated Housekeeper to join our team on Ward 3 frailty Short Stay unit . You will possess excellent communication skills, work well as part of a team and have the ability to work in a busy and challenging environment whilst using your own initiative.
Ward 3 cares for a wide range of conditions including patients who may be living with Dementia or have an acute delirium therefore kindness, compassion, empathy and patience is essential.
Main duties of the job- To clear crockery, etc used outside routine clearing periods.
- To tidy/clean sluice and linen storage areas as required.
- To tidy and clean other areas on the ward on a daily or weekly as planned/scheduled.
- To assist with meals, support patients, staff and relatives as required as the ward has a protected meal times policy.
- To support with hydration and nutrition rounds
- Cleaning of all equipment on the ward.
- Ordering of stock/supplies and storage
- To create and maintain effective working relationships with other members of staff.
- To answer the telephone in a professional manner.
- To follow Health and Safety policies relevant to working environment and attend mandatory updates in accordance with Trust policy eg fire procedure and food hygiene.
- To adhere to Trust policies and procedures.
- To highlight potential hazards to the Nurse in Charge
- To handle appropriate equipment safely, following training/instruction.
- To decontaminate equipment according to infection control policies.
- To report faulty equipment to the Estates Department.
- To work under the direction of the Nurse in Charge with any duties, support requested.
Working for our organisation
Ward 3 is a 14 bedded ward which specialises in Frailty
Our Team strives to provide the best care possible through our quality improvement work which successful candidates will have the opportunity to be a part of.
At CHFT we pride ourselves on delivering 'Outstanding Compassionate Care for our patients'. We care for one another as employees as we do our patients through 'One Culture of Care'.
Our Values as an organisation are..- we put People first
- we work Together to get results
- we do the Must Dos
- we Go See.
- Participate in regular supervision.
- Attend all mandatory training.
- Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.
- Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.
- Carry out duties with due regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
- Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.
- Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times.
- Ensure maintenance of Professional Registration.
This job description is an outline only and is not definitive or restrictive in any way. It will be regularly reviewed and may be amended in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder.
Person specification
Qualifications/ training
Desirable criteria- NVQ level 2 housekeeping
- Health and social care course
- Customer care certificate in food hygiene
Knowlegde, experience & expertise
Essential criteria- Ability to maintain satisfactory level of attendance
- Literacy skills
- Ability to work in a busy environment
- Ability to ensure the cleanliness, tidiness and efficiency of the ward
- Awareness of CHFT policies and procedures
- Previous experience of dealing with patients and relatives
- Previous employment within a Healthcare setting
We take pride in the diversity of our workforce that’s why we encourage applications from all. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.
Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years and include valid email addresses for them. We will request electronic Factual Employment References from your previous employers.These references will be requested before you are issued with an unconditional offer of employment letter.
If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.
You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £54.40, Standard £26.40 or Basic £26.40) from your salary when you commence in post (including Internal staff).You will also be required to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £16 cost per year. This is a condition of your employment.
CHFT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.
If you have any questions please contact [email protected] for assistance.