Band 2 Housekeeper - George Ward

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and inclusive team at a leading mental health trust as a housekeeper. In this vital role, you will ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygiene on the ward, allowing nursing staff to focus on patient care. Your efforts will contribute significantly to the well-being of patients, as you manage housekeeping services and assist with meal preparations. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive environment that values your contributions. If you are dedicated to providing excellent service and want to be part of a team that truly cares, we would love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake training and work independently.
• Ability to work collaboratively and report effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards on the ward.
• Support nursing staff by managing housekeeping tasks.
• Ensure dietary requirements are met for patients.

Skills

Housekeeping

Infection Control

Team Collaboration

Food Service

Education

Training in Housekeeping

Job description

Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Job Overview

You are invited to join the George Ward team as the housekeeper. You will be required to maintain standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and tidiness on the ward. You will support the senior nurse/ward nursing team in the maintenance and development of housekeeping services by providing modern, professional housekeeping services on the Ward.

The primary purpose of the role is to alleviate the housekeeping workload of nursing staff, enabling them to focus on quality patient care.

One of the other job essentials is working closely with the infection control link/lead to adhere to the principles of the infection control guidelines.

Main Duties of the Job

1. Responsible for providing a housekeeping service to the ward.
2. Responsible for ensuring ward food and linen orders are maintained.
3. Responsible for serving meals and ensuring patients' dietary requirements are met.
4. Responsible for overall quality control for housekeeping functions, housekeeping staff, and volunteers that may perform housekeeping functions.

To participate in the annual Individual Performance Review process and Personal Development Plan, undertaking training & development as identified in line with the requirements of the Knowledge & Skills Framework.

Working for Our Organisation

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive, and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Person Specification

• Willingness to undertake training.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, reporting effectively.

Application Form and Interview

All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust’s induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e-learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your first week with us.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process, we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.