About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and reliable Housekeeper to join our friendly and dedicated housekeeping team. You will play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for our patients, visitors and colleagues.
Working as part of a supportive team, you will help ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are consistently maintained. The role requires attention to detail, a positive attitude, good communication skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Previous housekeeping experience is desirable.
Our team takes pride in the work we do and understands the difference that a clean, well-stocked and safe environment can make to our patients. We value everyone's contribution and encourage a respectful, inclusive and supportive working atmosphere.
By joining us, you will become part of a team that is committed to delivering high-quality services and living our PRIDE Values every day. If you are dependable, caring and take pride in doing a job well, we would love to hear from you.
We offer a supportive working environment, opportunities to develop your skills, and the satisfaction of knowing that your work makes a real difference to patient care.
Main duties of the job
As a Housekeeper within Dermatology, you will play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for patients, visitors and staff. You will work as part of the housekeeping team to ensure the department is well stocked, clean and meets all the requirements to enable clinics to run smoothly.
Your duties will include monitoring and ordering stock, safely disposing of waste, and promptly reporting faults, hazards and maintenance issues. You will support the senior nursing team in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene, ensuring equipment is serviced within Trust timescales. You will also assist with the smooth running of the department, including photocopying and collecting and delivering items to the pharmacy and other departments.
We are looking for someone who is reliable, conscientious and takes pride in their work, with good attention to detail and the ability to communicate respectfully with patients and colleagues. You should be able to organise your workload, work independently when required and contribute positively to the wider team.
Full training and support will be provided.
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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
General education to GCSE Level
Experience Desirable
Personal experience in health care setting
Skills Essential
Communication/Telephone skills Awareness/importance of Health and Safety and Confidentiality
Attitude and 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
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.
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Employer details Employer name Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address NNUH
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)