House Keeper

Main area House Keeper Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Permanent. This is a flexible role to cover full-time hours and part-time hours and weekends, up to 37.5 hours per week. Job ref 372-SURG2101-A.

Employer: Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. Salary: £25,272 per annum (pro rata). Closing 22/05/:59.

Job Overview

We require a caring, highly motivated ward housekeeper to join our team. You will possess excellent communication skills, work well as part of a team and work in an extremely busy and challenging environment. This role on the ward will be over a 7 day week including weekends.

We are open to flexible working arrangements including part time, job-share, flexible hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Perform weekly stock checks and more often as necessary.
• Order materials and stock for the ward.
• Fill up linen cupboard.
• Assist with drinks and food and order meals daily for patients.
• Keep the ward tidy.
• Escalate any issues to the correct people.
• Work with a wide team of health professionals.
• Maintain professionalism at all times.
• Follow the trust values.
• Order meals for patients when required and liaise with kitchen.

Person Specification Education and Training

• NVQ Level 2 or 3.
• Training in Food Hygiene.
• Expert literacy skills.
• Practical skills - able to organise own workload as part of a team, ensure tidiness, cleanliness of ward and efficiency.
• Physically able to fulfil all physical requirements of the post with occupational health clearance.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Have an awareness of trust policies and protocols.

Knowledge, Experience and Expertise

• Experience of organising a work area.
• Experience in a healthcare setting.

Disability Statement - reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.

DBS Check - you may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the check and recover the cost (Enhanced £54.40, Standard £26.40 or Basic £26.40) from your salary when you commence in post. 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement - 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.