About this role
Job summary
Great Ormond Street Hospital's Bone Marrow transplant wards are recruiting a Housekeeper.
The successful applicant will work on Fox and Robin ward as part of a team of Housekeepers, providing 7 days cover, 9am-5pm.
The wards are managed by Ward Sisters, supported by a team of staff nurses who provide care to children, maintaining close links with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team including the medical team, Psychologists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Clinical Nurse Specialists.
Main duties of the job
Have knowledge and understanding of the patient environment and its associated required standards.
Have knowledge and understanding of how the associated Estates and Facilities (EFM)Services (i.e. Catering, Portering, Linen, Works, , Materials Management, Domestic Services) work and provide the individual service to the Ward and how they are accessed.
Follow the Trust Infection Control policies and procedures when carrying out all aspects of their role e.g., food safety, hand hygiene, decontamination, infection cleans Provide excellent communication between the units and Estates and Facilities to ensure effective coordination of support services at unit level.
Participate in risk and incident management in line with Trust and local Policies.
To have a full understanding of the Trust's Child Protection Policy and Guidelines and what actions should be taken if you have any concerns.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values Essential
Our Always values oAlways welcoming oAlways helpful oAlways expert oAlways one team Experience of working as part of a diverse team. Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture
Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential
GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
Desirable
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate NVQ Level 2 in a relevant subject
Experience/Knowledge Essential
Previous experience of customer care in hotel services/hospitals/residential homes/schools Experience of working in a busy environment Experience in dealing with complaints, incidents and problem solving Knowledge and understanding of different cultural needs Knowledge of good health and safety practice Accountability - takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working Openness - shares information and good practice appropriately Mutual respect - treats others with respect
Desirable
Experience of working in a food-based industry Knowledge of basic practices that would prevent the risk of fire
Skills/Abilities Essential
Ability to follow instructions Excellent communication skills (oral and written) Ability to multi-task effectively Ability to remain calm under pressure Able to prioritise and use initiative Ability to develop good rapport with staff, families, and patients Basic computer skills Excellent customer service skills Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
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 Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)