Housekeeper

Northampton General Hospital; Carrville; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Northampton General Hospital is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper for Willow Ward within General and Vascular Surgery. You will support nursing and clerical staff, help maintain a clean, safe ward environment, and contribute to efficient daily operations.

The role requires enthusiasm and a patient-focused approach, with responsibilities covering ward organization, stock checks, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of cleanliness and patient care.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the ward is organized and well supplied.
• Carry out daily housekeeping tasks to support ward operations.
• Restock and monitor supplies with ward budget in mind.
• Provide reception cover when needed and assist with patient meals as required.
• Report hazards or equipment faults to estates.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Basic literacy and numeracy

Management Training

Job description

To provide support to both the nursing and clerical staff so as to help in the smooth and efficient running of the ward/unit

Responsible for the delivery of cleaning services throughout a specified area and ensuring that the environment meets the required standards. Responsible for the organisation and ward support of the ward, prioritising workloads and frequencies of cleaning schedules. Expected to organise resources and ensure the environment of the ward is clean, tidy and well supplied.

This post is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route (formerly Tier 2) or Health and Care Worker visa. Therefore, only candidates who can demonstrate their right to work in the UK without sponsorship will be considered

Main duties of the job

Are you looking for a new challenge, working to build a team where you could really make a difference?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Housekeeper post within Willow Ward, General and Vascular Surgery.

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who are keen to develop themselves on a personal and professional level and will thrive as part of our busy and dynamic team.

Responsibilities will include Ensuring a safe, clean organized environment by providing ward support, greeting patients, liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team,

Please note due to high number of applicants this post may close earlier than advertised.

About us

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Integrity

Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Job responsibilities

Responsible for the organisation of the ward, ensuring there is always enough supplies to ensure staff can work efficiently.

Undertake duties and daily operational tasks to ensure the smooth running of the housekeeping service and cover reception if required.

Restock equipment and stores ensuring regular stock checks match ward budget and needs.

Create, contribute to and maintain a professional and effective working relationship with patients, visitors and staff members.Undertake cleaning activities alongside other domestic staff to support the completion of the workload and providing flexibility, assistance and support to other areas of work.Supervise host/ess service ensuring patients meals are delivered to them as requested and required to ensure the catering support to patient care.

To report any hazards to broken equipment to estates and maintenance.

Ensure that work is carried out to a satisfactory standard.

Adhere to cleaning schedules and demonstrate that cleanliness and environment audits are completed as requested by Ward Sister/Matron.

To ensure action plans for improvement regarding relevant areas of responsibility are agreed with the Sister/Matron.

To monitor and maintain the hygiene of areas within the remit with the aim of preventing cross infection in line with infection control procedures and guidelines.

Be aware of, access and adhere to Trust policies and guidelines

Person Specification

Skills

• Good interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills

Experience

• Knowledge and understanding of IT and organisational skills

Qualifications/training

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Willing to undergo further training.
• Management Training

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.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire