Housekeeper, Band 2 inGloucester inGloucester PUBLISHED FRI 22 NOV 2024

Band 2 PERMANENT
24-HOUR MATERNITY NHS

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust rKIMZDIS

Flexible working hours, allowing for a better work-life balance.

Opportunity to work in a supportive and friendly team environment, particularly within the Maternity Ward.

Engaging and active role that involves a variety of cleaning and maintenance tasks, promoting physical fitness.

Chance to contribute to patient care and safety through maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the ward.

Access to training and development opportunities, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Ability to work in a dynamic and busy setting, providing a stimulating work experience.

The Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Housekeeper (Band 2) for a 24-hour work week within the Maternity Ward at the Women's Centre, Gloucester Royal Hospital. The successful candidate will maintain cleanliness in accordance with NHS guidelines, engage in various cleaning tasks, manage linen distribution, and ensure proper waste management. The role also involves replenishing consumables, adhering to infection control protocols, and supporting food service and preparation under established safety guidelines. Candidates should possess good communication skills, previous experience in cleaning or catering, and the physical ability to perform the required duties.

Applicants must undergo mandatory training and pass fitness assessments for physical interventions. The role requires flexibility and teamwork within a busy environment, with adherence to procedures for reporting and addressing any maintenance or safety issues. Upholding patient confidentiality and dignity is essential throughout all responsibilities.

Housekeeper, Band 2 (24 hours a week)

If you are looking for a flexible role in a friendly and enthusiastic team, then we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are looking for enthusiastic and flexible individuals to work within the Maternity Ward team at the Women's Centre, Gloucester Royal Hospital. The role will include cleaning, linen changes and manoeuvring equipment, and you may be required to work in all areas of Maternity.

If you enjoy working in an active and busy role with a team around you, and have great communication skills, with previous experience working within catering or cleaning, then we would welcome an application from you.

This post requires the post holder to be able to undertake all statutory and mandatory training and post holders must be able to undertake physical interventions. Fitness for physical intervention will be assessed by Occupational Health.

Ensure the cleanliness of the environment in accordance with the National Specification of Cleanliness 20or equivalent and to the agreed work schedules. The post holder will clean all areas of the Maternity Ward using a range of methods e.g. High dusting, damp dusting, vacuuming and mopping, in line with the NHS Cleaning Manual.

Be responsible for maintaining and replenishing stocks of consumable items used within the department, i.e.: paper hand towels, soap, in a safe and responsible manner.

Adhere to all aspects of Infection Control in all areas of work, including the use of colour coded equipment to ensure there is no spread of infection.

Follow local procedures for reporting areas cleaned and highlighting issues which have prevented duties being carried out.

Undertake enhanced cleaning duties under the direction of the Facilities Supervisor.

Report maintenance faults, building fabric issues, pests and any other concerns to the relevant managers/supervisors.

Collection, segregation and storage of waste from locations according to local procedures and the Trust's Waste policy.

Ensure patient confidentiality, privacy and dignity is maintained throughout your work.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

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Service Delivery Cleanliness

- Ensure the cleanliness of the environment in accordance with the National Specification of Cleanliness 20or equivalent and to the agreed work schedules. The post holder will clean all areas of the Maternity Ward using a range of methods e.g. High dusting, damp dusting, vacuuming and mopping, in line with the NHS Cleaning Manual.

- Be responsible for maintaining and replenishing stocks of consumable items used within the department, i.e.: paper hand towels, soap, in a safe and responsible manner.

- Adhere to all aspects of Infection Control in all areas of work, including the use of colour coded equipment to ensure there is no spread of infection.

- Follow local procedures for reporting areas cleaned and highlighting issues which have prevented duties being carried out.

- Undertake enhanced cleaning duties under the direction of the Facilities Supervisor.

Service Delivery Linen

- Distribute and store linen in a safe and responsible manner.

- Change curtains as required and in accordance with a curtain change programme.

- Assist with the removal of used linen and follow the rejected linen process

Service Delivery Food & Beverage Preparation and Service

- Receipt of chilled/frozen meals/stores, checking for quantity, quality and signing for all goods received, reporting of errors and unacceptable goods to the Facilities Supervisor.

- Responsible for the preparation of food service and the regeneration of chilled/frozen meals, according to guidelines/food safety instructions.

- Complete temperature control records to ensure compliance with food hygiene legislation, and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) requirements.

- Record and monitor food wastage, report discrepancies to the Facilities Supervisor.

- Cleaning of all Facilities equipment used for food preparation and during food service.

- Preparation, service and clearing up of inpatient beverage service, including the replenishment of water jugs, in accordance to the work schedule.

Specific Key Responsibilities

- Report maintenance faults, building fabric issues, pests and any other concerns to the Facilities Supervisor.

- Collection, segregation and storage of waste from locations according to local procedures and the Trusts Waste policy.

Ensure patient confidentiality, privacy and dignity is maintained throughout your work.

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1. Can you tell us about yourself and why you’re interested in this role?

2. What do you know about the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and its commitment to patient care?

3. What previous experience do you have in cleaning or catering roles? Can you provide specific examples of your responsibilities?

4. Have you ever worked in a healthcare setting before? If so, what was your experience like?

5. Can you describe a situation where you had to effectively manage your time while completing multiple cleaning tasks?

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1. Can you tell us about yourself and why you’re interested in this role?

2. What do you know about the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and its commitment to patient care?

3. What previous experience do you have in cleaning or catering roles? Can you provide specific examples of your responsibilities?

4. Have you ever worked in a healthcare setting before? If so, what was your experience like?

5. Can you describe a situation where you had to effectively manage your time while completing multiple cleaning tasks?

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Useful skills for a Housekeeper, Band 2: Click to view

To work as a Housekeeper, Band 2 in the UK, typically within the National Health Service (NHS) or similar healthcare settings, you need to possess a variety of skills and attributes. Here are some key skills generally required for this role:

1. Basic Cleaning Skills: Proficiency in cleaning techniques, understanding how to use cleaning supplies and equipment safely and effectively.

2. Attention to Detail: Ability to notice areas that require cleaning and ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained.

3. Physical Stamina: The role often involves manual labor, including standing for long periods, lifting, and moving items.

4. Time Management: Effective organizational skills to complete tasks efficiently within the designated time frames.

5. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, and visitors. This includes listening skills and being able to follow instructions as well as report any issues.

6. Teamwork: Willingness to work collaboratively with other staff members and contribute to a positive working environment.

7. Health & Safety Knowledge: Understanding of health and safety regulations, infection control practices, and the proper handling of cleaning chemicals.

8. Customer Service Orientation: Providing a welcoming environment and being courteous to patients, their families, and colleagues.

9. Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust to changing schedules, tasks, and priorities as needed.

10. Basic Literacy and Numeracy Skills: Ability to read and understand cleaning schedules, labels on cleaning products, and follow written instructions.

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