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Band 2
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time permanent ward housekeeper working alongside a large transdisciplinary team.
The unit is primarily a neurorehabilitation unit which additionally offers rehabilitation for patients with spinal injuries, and major trauma patients to support patients following injuries / illnesses to gain or maintain their independence as much as possible.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary, you’ll need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the ensuring the ward is stocked with the necessary equipment. You will help with the smooth running of the ward and work proactively as part of our transdisciplinary team.
To successful candidate will ensure a high standard of cleanliness throughout the unit whilst also taking responsibility for aspects of stock maintenance and control. The main elements of the role will include cleaning, and maintenance service referrals and liaisons and being a proactive team player within the unit and occasionally to cover reception.
The successful candidate will need to show that they can work independently as well as demonstrate effective time management skills.
There will also be opportunities to support patients more directly with planning and undertaking activities with individuals or small groups of patients supporting engagement, as well as accompanying patients to appointments as and when required
Working for our organisation
We recognise responsibility to ensure that staff are developed and stimulated within their environment in order to achieve vision and deliver care that reflects the values and behaviours of the Trust. We offer excellent opportunities for training and development.
NUH has a set of values and behaviours which are summarised in the job description for this post.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate will work with material management to ensure correct stock levels are maintained and that stock is correctly stored and maintained, the use of E-Series will also be essential to order non-stock items.
The role will also be responsible for ensuring electrical equipment is PAT tested in line with Health and Safety, to ensure the ward is safe for staff, patients and relatives.
The role will also incorporate some elements of supporting patients with activities on the ward as well as potentially accompanying patients to appointments.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience in dealing with customers, patients or clients within the healthcare setting.
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working within Nottingham university hospitals trust.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good standard of Literacy and Numeracy
Planning and Organisation
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate effective time management skills
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Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Communication: All communication related to your application will be via the email address you have provided. Please ensure you check your email account including your junk email regularly.
Easy read application: if you have a disability and find it difficult to complete our online application form, you can apply via our easy read application which you can find on the intranet https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/easy-read-job-application
Support with Applications and Interviews: NUH are now able to offer application completion support and interview preparation support. If you would like to be contacted to take up this offer please email wideningparticipation@nuh.nhs.uk providing your name, phone number, and email address and the team will be in touch.
Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.
Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.
At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
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Consent:
- Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
- Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£41.90 for enhanced and £21.90 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.
