About this role
Job summary
The post holder will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, supporting nursing staff in all aspects of clinical care. Responsibility includes stock maintenance, cleaning, and management of equipment.
Please note: This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application, as we are unable to support visa applications for this position.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit motivated, hardworking Housekeepers who have excellent communication skills & a passion for maintaining high standards to support clinical care.. We expect drive and motivation to support the clinical team to provide excellent care, and be supportive to patients, relatives, and other MDT members.
Successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring service.
About us
We are a well established level 3 unit providing a high quality service to the local Neonatal Network and beyond. We have a team of highly dedicated consultants and nurses who work collaboratively to deliver high quality care to our patients and families.
We are looking for people who share our four core trust values, "Putting the patient at the heart of everything I do",delivering a service as I would expect to receive myself, Valued- "no matter what my role I will strive to provide a quality service"Respected -I will treat others as I expect to be treated myself andProud-I will demonstrate a can and will attitude to my work focusing on solutions rather than problems. If this sounds like you then we would love to receive your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached documents outlining the job description and main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Good knowledge of infection control processes. Customer service experience
Desirable
- House keeper experience
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Basic computer literacy (IT skills) Literacy and numeracy skills Equality and diversity awareness
Desirable
- Good organisational skills. Able to work independently as well as being part of the team.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of care work within same of similar role
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of stock balance
Personal attributes
Essential
- Able to work with children and vulnerable adults. Health cleared by Occupational Health to undertake the full range of duties of post. Able to move and handle equipment. Punctual and reliable.
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
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Neonatal Unit - Royal Bolton Hospital
Minerva Road
Bolton
BL4 0JR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)