About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen on the Maternity Unit for a dedicated, enthusiastic and motivated housekeeper.
Ward 27 consists of a 29 bedded inpatient ward.
The successful candidate will contribute to patient care by supporting meal ordering, maintaining stock on the ward, supporting with cleaning tasks, assisting with bed changes amongst other important tasks whilst working alongside the midwifery and neonatal clinical teams.
Main duties of the job
Welcome patients, families and visitors to the ward in a friendly, professional and courteous manner.
Respond promptly to call bells where appropriate, communicating patient requests and messages to the midwifery and neonatal teams.
Support ward staff with the preparation, serving and distribution of meals and refreshments.
Manage the storage, rotation, and replenishment of ward food supplies, ensuring stock is stored safely and used within expiry dates.
Order non-clinical supplies as required, maintain accurate records of orders and coordinate the receipt and distribution of deliveries.
Monitor stock levels and liaise with supplies and other departments to maintain adequate stock, escalating shortages to the Ward 27 Lead Midwife as required.
Assist midwifery and neonatal staff with the cleaning, care and routine maintenance of ward equipment, reporting any faults or defects promptly.
Maintain a clean, safe, tidy and welcoming ward environment in accordance with Trust standards.
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Safeguard and promote the welfare of babies, children, young people and vulnerable adults, following Trust safeguarding policies and procedures.
Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to provide a high quality, patient centered service and contribute to a positive patient experience.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
Compassion Accountability Respect Excellence
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSE English (A-C or 4-9)
Experience Essential
Ability to work with the public Basic knowledge of computerised systems Awareness and understanding of the importance of confidentiality Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
Experience working in a healthcare system
Skills Essential
Good verbal and written communication skills Good interpersonal skills Ability to learn / undertake necessary training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Fountain street
Ashton Under Lynne
OL6 9RW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)