Neonatal Housekeeper inPoole inPoole PUBLISHED 1 DEC 2023

Band 2 PERMANENT

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust rKbQi0Pk

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The Housekeeper will maintain stock levels in clinical spaces and ensure that cots and incubators are cleaned in line with IPC policy.

Maintaining an adequate level of stock at ward level
Monitoring and maintaining stock levels in each clinical space (Bristol Maids)
Monitoring parent/staff fridge/freezers in line with trust IPC policy
Assist staff in cleaning and tidying patient/parent areas
Responsible for cleaning incubators & cots

University Hospitals Dorset are looking for a part time Neonatal Housekeeper.

Your role will be to support clinical staff in the care of premature and sick babies by ensuring they have the equipment and stock required to provide a high quality of care.

The Housekeeper will maintain stock levels in clinical spaces and ensure that cots and incubators are cleaned in line with IPC policy. The individual will be highly motivated and pro-active, demonstrating organisational skills, and able to plan and manage their own workload.

The post requires independent working and also times where team working is vital, liaising with Allied Health Professionals and the Neonatal Team.

Base Location: Poole Hospital (will move to Bournemouth Hospital in April 2025)

Interview Date: TBC

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Maintaining an adequate level of stock at ward level
Monitoring and maintaining stock levels in each clinical space (Bristol Maids)
Monitoring parent/staff fridge/freezers in line with trust IPC policy
Assist staff in cleaning and tidying patient/parent areas
Responsible for cleaning incubators & cots

University Hospitals Dorset are looking for a part time Neonatal Housekeeper.

Your role will be to support clinical staff in the care of premature and sick babies by ensuring they have the equipment and stock required to provide a high quality of care.

The post requires independent working and also times where team working is vital, liaising with Allied Health Professionals and the Neonatal Team.

Base Location: Poole Hospital (will move to Bournemouth Hospital in April 2025)

Interview Date: TBC

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

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1. Can you tell us about your previous experience in a housekeeping or cleaning role, particularly in a healthcare setting?

2. What attracted you to apply for the Neonatal Housekeeper position at University Hospitals Dorset?

3. How do you prioritise your tasks when managing your workload, especially in a busy environment like a neonatal unit?

4. What is your understanding of infection prevention and control (IPC) policies, and how would you apply these in your role as a Neonatal Housekeeper?

5. Can you explain the importance of maintaining adequate stock levels in a clinical setting? How would you approach monitoring stock levels?

6. What cleaning protocols would you follow when cleaning incubators and cots to ensure compliance with IPC standards?

7. Can you give an example of a time when you had to work alongside clinical staff? How did you ensure effective communication and collaboration?

8. In what ways do you believe effective teamwork impacts the care provided to patients, especially in a neonatal setting?

9. Describe a situation where you encountered a problem in your work. How did you resolve it?

10. What steps would you take if you noticed that a vital piece of equipment was running low on supplies?

11. What qualities do you think are essential for a Neonatal Housekeeper to possess, and how do you demonstrate these qualities in your work?

12. How do you stay motivated during repetitive tasks, and what strategies do you use to remain focused on the job?

13. As this position is part-time, what is your availability like? Are you open to flexible working hours?

14. The department will be relocating to Bournemouth Hospital in April 2025. How do you feel about this change, and how would you plan for the transition?

15. Finally, what are your long-term career aspirations, and how do you think this role as a Neonatal Housekeeper fits into those plans?