- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
- An appropriate example is provided of how the trusts expected values and behaviours are evidenced in the applicants current role.
- Good standard of written English and spoken English
- A minimum of grammatical, spelling and presentation errors throughout the application form
- Knowledge and previous experience in cleaning and/or working in a food environment
- Experience of work in a hospital or care setting.
- Customer care training
- Effective communication skills - verbal and non-verbal.
- Able to demonstrate a thoroughness and attention to detail in all tasks.
- Able to follow protocols and instructions.
- Experience of participating in audits.
- Well organised, and able to work co-operatively as part of a team.
- Assertive
- Able to work unsupervised
Housekeeper - Leicester, United Kingdom - University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Description
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has opened up for an enthusiastic and hard working Housekeeper to join the team at Leicester Royal Infirmary, Ward 19 Children's Ward. The Housekeeper is responsible for ensuring patient service and the clinical environment is managed and maintained to appropriate standards.
To maintain a high standard of cleanliness without direct supervision, ensuring that food hygiene and Infection Prevention standards are adhered to at all times. To support the Ward/Department Staff in the smooth running of their area and come into contact with patients.
The post holder will be instrumental in ensuring patients nutritional requirements are met. The post holder is required to use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients and families.
Main duties of the job
Ward 19 at the Leicester Royal Infirmary is looking for a motivated housekeeper who is compassionate and child friendly. This is a busy fast paced environment, and we are looking for a housekeeper who can work Monday - Friday . As a valuable member of the team you will be responsible for assisting in maintaining a high standard of patient care and maintaining excellence standards of ward cleanliness.
Experience in the care setting would be desirable but not essential. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is hard working with good communication and organisational skills. Applicants must be committed to providing high standards of compassionate care to the patients and their families or carers.
You will ensure the clinical environment is maintained to the appropriate standards. You will be instrumental in ensuring patients nutritional requirements are met.
You should also have a positive attitude to change and be flexible. If you think you have the personality, motivation to join our team, this may be the opportunity you have been waiting for.
Working hours will be hour shifts to be worked on weekdays.
Please note that this vacancy will close as soon as sufficient number of applications are received. If you are interested in this post we advise that you apply as soon as possible.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years
We have four primary goals:
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
To act as Housekeeper, ensuring patient service and the clinical environment is managed and maintained to appropriate standards. To maintain a high standard of cleanliness without direct supervision. To support the Ward/Department Staff in the smooth running of their area and come into contact with patients. The post holder will be instrumental in ensuring patients nutritional requirements are met. The post holder is required to use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients.
Person SpecificationCommitment to Trust Values
Essential
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential