(**) Housekeeper - Paediatric Emergency Department

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

Job overview

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Housekeeper.

As a key member of the team, you will play an essential role in coordinating patient facilities and services, ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment for all service users. Your work will directly support the smooth running of the ward and enhance the experience of patients, visitors and staff.

The core responsibilities of this role include maintaining high standards of cleanliness, carrying out minor maintenance tasks and supporting a range of duties tailored to patients individual needs as directed by the Manager.

You will work closely with contractors, support services and other hospital departments, monitoring quality standards and taking action where required to maintain an excellent environment of care. You will also be responsible for ordering, managing and safely storing ward supplies.

This job will also require that you support with the running and upkeep of the Polly Parrot Parents Accommodation when it is running. This requires keeping the house clean and ensures patient families staying there are positive.

If you are organised, committed and passionate about supporting high-quality patient care, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Ensure compliance with all Trust policies / procedures and confidentiality at all times.

Maintain high standards of cleanliness within the environment in accordance with Trust Policies Report any adverse incidents that occur within the Unit to the Senior Nurse, as per Trust Guidelines.

Assist the nursing staff by carrying out errands such as delivering/collecting items from other departments.

Assist in the organisation of the department on a day to day basis by maintaining adequate supplies of stores, catering equipment, linen and other necessary equipment. Ensure professional appearance at all times, to service users, visitors and staff maintain confidentiality at all times.

Remain up-to-date with changes to service user needs.

To assist, with supervision, in the preparation of information/educational resources for patients and relatives in hospital, aiming to encourage independence and promote health for all service users.

To assist in the collection of service user experience feedback.

To ensure that all Trust policies, protocols and procedures are adhered to by all staff, any incidents or occurrences to be reported to the Senior Sister as soon as possible.

To maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all areas, within the Division, and other clinical areas within the Trust.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.

We look forward to your application!

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Good Basic Education.

Desirable criteria

• GCSE English /NVQ in support services.

Knowledge and experience

Essential criteria

• Excellent communication skills verbally and written. Ability to work in a busy environment.
• Previous experience in a similar role or acute care environment - house keeper/domestic/PSA.

Desirable criteria

• Housekeeper experience within an acute setting.

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

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