About this role
Job summary
We are an award winning, friendly and dynamic ward caring for a diverse group of patients with a special interest in Respiratory. We pride ourselves in providing excellent care to our patients who comprise primarily of Respiratory patients, together with Cardiology. Previous experience in cleaning, hospitality or care is helpful.
We are a passionate team and are supportive of those staff who are interested in self-development.
This post will give the successful candidate the opportunity to be part of a team and have access to the NHS pension scheme, holiday allowance and training opportunities.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will need to maintain cleanliness throughout the ward, side rooms and communal areas following strict NHS guidelines. The ability to be flexible is essential, and part of this role will involve some covering of the Respiratory Outpatients department.
The out-patient area covers level 3 Out-patient Clinic and Gunthorpe Respiratory Investigation Unit. Main duties will overlap with Inwood.There will also be some patient contact with housekeepers participating in the serving of meals and beverages, the ability to offer a friendly reassuring presence is essential.
The role of the housekeeper as well as maintaining a clean and tidy environment involves stock replenishment including linens, cleaning and kitchen supplies.
An ability to navigate online ordering is also essential via the Oracle (procurement application) full training will be given to allow you to be proficient in keeping on top of the stock levels for the areas.
You will be working alongside another housekeeper who will be able to support and guide you through the requirements for this essential role as part of our team.
Part time: 15 hrs per week
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 refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role asap.
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 (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable
General education to GCSE Level Food Hygiene Certificate or willing to undertake relevant short course
Experience Essential
Experience of working with people
Desirable
Personal experience in health care setting
Skills Essential
Communication/Telephone skills Ability to prioritise Awareness/importance of Health and Safety and Confidentiality
Attitude Essential
Able to work within a changing environment 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Norwich
NR4 7UY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)