About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly enthusiastic and energetic individual to join Ward 32 as a Ward Housekeeper. The post holder will be required to work flexibly to cover 22.5 hours per week Monday to Friday.
The successful individual will need to be able to work with the Ward leadership team to ensure that all facilities on the ward are conducive to a clean, safe and comfortable environment.
The main elements of the role are supporting the smooth and efficient delivery of care within the ward environment by the delivery of nursing aspects of cleaning, catering and supplies management, together with other specified tasks to meet patient's needs.
Main duties of the job
Other key tasks will include:
To assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards on the ward and kitchen areas in line with all relevant Trust guidelines and policies Ensure orders are submitted to ensure sufficient stock levels are available at all times. Ensure the thorough cleanliness and tidiness of the ward beverage point and kitchen area, including equipment, is maintained at all times. Check and clean all ward refrigerators, including those in staff areas (but not drugs fridges), disposing of any food not in date, not covered / labelled properly. Ensure records of checks and daily temperatures are recorded accurately. Inform Nurse in charge of any deviations or issues. Agree action plans and ensure action taken where necessary. Ensure equipment is clean and in working order, inform Nurse in charge of any deviations or issues. Agree action plans and ensure action taken where necessary.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for an individual who has a flexible approach to their working day and someone who has a focus of supporting the clinical staff to assist in a smooth and efficient service for our patients.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training Essential
Numerate and literate Communicates clearly in writing
Desirable
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Evidence of development, skills, knowledge and abilities Understanding of safe moving and handling practices
Personal Attributes & Skills Essential
Can communicate verbally with others clearly & courteously Polite, reliable, responsible Able to work under own initiative within outlined duties Able to prioritise outlined duties Punctual and able to manage own time within outlined duties Flexible - can adapt in cases of high clinical demand on the clinical teams/department (e.g. ad hoc errands)
Desirable
Understands how to maintain good working relationships Can demonstrate an understanding of the importance of cleaning Can demonstrate an understanding of Health & Safety, COSHH regulations, Infection Prevention control and Risk assessment Give practical examples of safe practices Understanding of effective stock control
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Demonstrates understanding of the role outlined in the Job description
Desirable
Previous experience of professional cleaning, catering, portering services, working with the public, e.g. retail Use of IT systems eg teletracking, datix Customer service experience
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 Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Armthorpe Raod
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)