Housekeeper (Emergency Department)

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Devon is looking for an Emergency Department Housekeeper to support the clinical team by ensuring a clean and safe environment. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills and a positive attitude and be able to work in a fast-paced setting. This role offers a full-time schedule of 37.5 hours per week, with regular shifts from 8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusivity workplace

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to coordinate patient facilities services.
• Commitment to delivering quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all patient facilities services to ensure a clean, safe environment.
• Support the clinical team in a state-of-the-art department.
• Maintain the department to ensure patient safety and experience.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Positive outlook

Ability to inspire and motivate others

Job description

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across various settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies, and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do,click here to find out more.

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Role Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Emergency Department Housekeeper to support the clinical team. The role involves coordinating all patient facilities services in the ward area to ensure a clean, safe, and comfortable environment, including topping up both clinical and non-clinical supplies.

The ideal candidate will need to have a desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment alongside a large caring team. It is essential to have a positive outlook, excellent communication skills, and the ability to inspire and motivate others.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities, please click the link below.

The work can be challenging; however, staff will develop both professionally and personally whilst working in the department. A culture of excellence, patient care, and staff development is central to our work.

We have recently completed a major rebuild project, which includes a state-of-the-art department with an 8-bed Resus room, 15-bed Majors area, a minors area, and a dedicated Children’s Emergency Department. A housekeeper is essential to support the team in maintaining the department to ensure patient safety and experience.

We are a friendly, diverse team committed to delivering quality patient care. Please see the link at the end of the job description for a detailed, interactive look at our department.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Regular shift pattern 8 am - 4 pm, Monday to Friday.

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

For further information, please contact: Meghan O Neill, Clinical Nurse Manager, Emergency Dept [e-mail]

Pay: The salary reflects the Agenda for Change 2025/6 rates, including a 3.6% pay award to be implemented later this year. If you join before this date, the pay award will be backdated to your start date. Until then, remuneration is based on the 2024/5 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers).

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status, including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy once sufficient applications are received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, integrating the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.