Modern Housekeeper

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Derby; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a modern housekeeper at a leading hospital in Derby. This role is pivotal in ensuring a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients. You will be part of a dedicated clinical team, responsible for coordinating essential services within the ward. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills, a caring attitude, and a strong understanding of infection control. With ongoing support and development opportunities, this position offers a rewarding career path in a dynamic healthcare setting. Join us in making a difference in patient care and experience the fulfillment of working in a compassionate environment.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programs

Discounted Gym Memberships

Onsite Fitness Classes

Car Schemes

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate attitude with excellent communication skills.
• Understanding of confidentiality and infection control principles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient facilities services ensuring a clean and safe environment.
• Deliver non-clinical services such as cleaning and catering.

Skills

Communication Skills

Literacy Skills

Numeracy Skills

Infection Control Awareness

Compassionate Attitude

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

Job Opportunity: Modern Housekeeper at Royal Derby Hospital

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated individual to join Ward 406 at the Royal Derby Hospital as a full-time modern housekeeper. You will work as an integral part of the clinical team, responsible for coordinating all patient facilities services within the ward, ensuring a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.

The main responsibilities include ensuring a seamless delivery of non-clinical services such as cleaning, catering, minor maintenance, and other tasks to meet patients' needs, as determined by the Ward Senior Sister in line with NHS National Standards.

Ideal candidates will have a caring and compassionate attitude, excellent communication skills, and an understanding of confidentiality. Literacy and numeracy skills are essential, along with the ability to maintain high standards across all aspects of the role. A good awareness of infection control principles, cleanliness, and tidiness is crucial in maintaining the working environment.

A proactive, 'can-do' approach to supporting the team and ensuring the smooth running of the department is essential.

This role includes a training package incorporating the Care Certificate to support practical experience gained on the clinical area.

Application Details

• Closing date for applications: 12 May 2025
• Interview date: 28 May 2025

As a trusted organization committed to serving our communities, we aim to support the public, patients, staff, and partners in achieving the best health outcomes through our core values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence.

What We Offer

• Development opportunities, including professional and leadership growth
• Ongoing support from recruitment through your career with us
• Staff benefits such as employee assistance programs, discounted gym memberships, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes

Key Facts About Our Hospital

• We handle approximately 4,810 outpatient appointments daily
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatient department in England, with an average of 2,077 appointments per week
• Our A&E department sees around 1,115 patients daily, making it the 3rd largest in the country
• Our hospitals admit about 195 emergency patients daily
• Last year, we performed nearly 33,700 surgical operations across 57 theatres
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres
• Over 140 elective procedures are carried out each working day
• UHDB is a research-active university hospital with a broad portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Suzanne Roberts
• Job Title: Senior Sister
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]