Housekeeper
Job overview
We believe our staff are our biggest asset. We want to develop a positive, inclusive, and caring culture that engages and inspires all our staff, with a clear focus on improvement. We are looking for highly motivated flexible individuals to join the large welcoming Housekeeping Team.
In your supporting statement please answer the following questions, failure to do so will result in your application form not being shortlisted. 'Which of our values do you relate most to and why?'
Please be aware, the interview will be a Interview Morning session that will involve a 20 question basic numeracy & Literacy test within a time limit. The session needs to be attended in person and cannot be facilitated virtually.
Main duties of the job
You will assist the Trust to maintain high standards of cleanliness on the wards and departments and be expected to deliver a quality cleaning service throughout the hospital in various areas from Theatres, to ward areas or public areas such as corridors & public toilets working alongside our clinical and other non-clinical colleagues to make a positive contribution to our patients and staff experience.The Housekeeping team deliver housekeeping services 247 within the Trust and you should possess excellent people skills, have a good command of both spoken and written English, and an ability to communicate well with others. You should be an enthusiastic team player with a positive "can-do" attitude.
You will be hard working, committed person with a keen eye for detail and a fully flexible approach towards your work.
Previous applicants in the last 12 months need not apply
Part Time Positions on this advert are as follows
1 x 16:00-22:00 Monday-Friday 30 hours per week
1 x 17:00-22:00 Monday -Friday 25 hours per week
2 x 17:00-21:00 Monday-Friday 20 hours per week
1 x 16:30-20:00 Monday-Friday 17.5 hours per week
3 x 17:00-20:00 Monday-Friday 15 hours per week
Benefits include:
NHS pension
Dedicated training
Progression opportunities
Generous annual leave allowance
Enhanced rates of pay for Unsocial hours 20:00-06:00 Monday-Friday and weekends
Working for our organisation
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people.We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Educated to or working towards NVQ Level 2 in Cleaning and Support Skills
- Level 1 in IT
Knowledge
Desirable criteria- Previous experience of cleaning in a Healthcare Environment
- Knowledge of health & safety in the workplace
- Understanding of infection control
- Previous knowledge of COSHH
Skills
Essential criteria- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and service users
- Good organisational skills
- Educated to basic entrance level in English literacy and numeracy
- Able to operate and manipulate mechanical cleaning machines
- Able to tolerate exposure to unpleasant working conditions and bodily fluids
Important Information
Applications will be transferred to TRAC system, by completing an application your are giving authorisation for the transfer of your data.
Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to you via a TRAC system account.
We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
We welcome applications from members of our black and minority ethnic (BME) communities, especially in relation to senior posts within at KGH.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
Appointments will be made on merit.
In submitting an application form, you authorise Kettering General Hospital (KGH) NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Including factual reference, occupational health clearance and statutory and mandatory training record.
If you need to have a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, as a requirement of the role, you will be required to repay the cost of obtaining a DBS check (£49.50) and this amount will be reclaimed from your first salary. From 1st February 2019 all new starters to the Trust are required to join the DBS update service as per Trust DBS Re-checking Policy which has an annual cost of £16.New employees who do not join the update service will be required to pay £49.50 for a new DBS check in 3 years time.
Please note that news starters with KGH are subject to a six month probationary period.
Please ensure that the information you provide on your application form is correct, accurate and that nothing has been omitted. Any information that is stated in your application form in relation to qualifications/training courses/work/education experience/references must be able to be evidenced.Failure to do so may result if your offer being withdrawn.
"Safeguarding is everyone's business. KGH considers Safeguarding a priority amongst its citizen's and a key value for all employed to the service."
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.