About this role
Job summary
AMU is a varied, fast-paced, dynamic Emergency Assessment Unit for Medicine. We have a high turnover of patients as we take our own direct emergency admissions from GPs, clinics and A&E. We assess and admit patients from nine medical specialties including general medicine, respiratory, cardiology, oncology and gastroenterology and are committed to providing the highest standard of care for our patients. AMU is divided into four parts a Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) clinic and 3 main inpatient areas (AMUH, AMUI and AMUK)
The unit is continually evolving and as a team we are always looking for new initiatives to improve and enhance our patient's experience. We are a friendly, cohesive team and pride ourselves on our excellent assessment skills, allowing us to initiate specialised individual treatment plans and providing initial front line emergency care. We are passionate about encouraging our staff to develop their clinical skills and knowledge and believe we provide an environment which facilitates professional development.
Flexible working available including a range of shifts including days, and weekends.
The Job Description, which includes a Person Specification, provides a full outline of responsibilities and requirements for this role. Please use your supporting statement to demonstrate how you meet the person specification.
Main duties of the job
The Housekeeper will function as part of the Multidisciplinary Team within the Acute Medical Unit and the Same Day Emergency Care clinic (SDEC), to provide a seamless service to patients.
The post holder will continue to develop and undertake a range of delegated tasks such as help with cleaning and maintain tidiness in all areas, ensure dirty linen is bagged and disposed of correctly. Ensure adequate stocks of items are in areas as required and assist with the ordering of stores and stationery supplies using the Trust's ordering system where applicable, to assist qualified and support staff with patient comfort i.e. sitting patient up and to undertake other tasks as deemed necessary by the nurse in-charge.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site Discounted gym memberships Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site Free 24-hours confidential counselling support On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 6231 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level 2 Health Care qualification or equivalent experience Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Experience Desirable
Personal experience in a healthcare setting
Skills Essential
Ability to prioritise Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Attitude, aptitude Essential
Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Able to work within a changing environment
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 Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address Norfolk and Norwich University NHS Foundation Trust
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)