Housekeeper - C808

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Job overview

Ward C808 is a High Dependency Respiratory ward within the devision of medicine, and we are looking to recruit a full time housekeeper to become a member of our dynamic and welcoming team.

As a Housekeeper you will work in a supportive role, assisting the clinical nursing team to ensure the department runs smoothly. You will need to be flexible, adaptable and have strong organisational skills. Excellent communication skills are important as you will be liaising with teams throughout the hospital whilst working closely with the nursing team.

Main duties of the job

Liaising with other teams within the trust such as MEMO, estates and the kitchens regarding repairs or procurement of equipment. Excellent communication skills to ensure the needs of the role are met, within the team, as well as with the wider range of teams who support the role.

Working for our organisation

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• Numeracy and Literacy Level 1 or equivalent
• IT skills, basic word, email, keyboard skills, data collection
• Basic food hygiene certificate

• Evidence of full time education achievements
• Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training

Knowledge and Experience

• Able to work as a member of a team
• Experience of time management skills and prioritising work within a busy environment
• Ability to work Autonomously
• Good command of the English Language, both Written and Verbal

• Experience of working in a health and social care setting

Skills and Abilities

• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
• Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work, policies and procedures
• Flexible and adaptable to change, able to work a range of shifts and moving across wards, departments as need arises
• Able to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner / attitude
• Enthusiastic and commitment to working within health care setting
• Organised
• Flexible
• Communicative
• Independent
• Adaptable

• As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
• The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
• UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
• To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

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