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Housekeeper | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 29 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £22,383.00 per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 28 August 2024 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO14 2AA |
| Company: | University Hospital Southampton NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6521068/188-NM060724 |
Summary
Cancer Careat University Hospital Southampton is looking for a housekeeper to join the team.
We have three areas who are looking for a housekeeper. C2, which is a 27 bedded haematology area, Macmillan Acute Oncology Service (MAOS) which is 12 bed and 6 chair assessment unit and D12 which is a 24 bedded medical oncology unit.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
We are looking for someone who is dedicated, hardworking housekeeper who will take pride in their ward and role. Someone who can work on a large ward who is focused in supporting clinical staff to assist in a smooth and effective service for patients. Ensuring the ward and area is always clean and tidy, carry out audits daily and escalate issues when they arise to the Nurse in charge.
We have three positions available in Cancer care. C2 Haematology which is a 27 bedded area, which is 34.5hrs/week. D12 is a 24 bedded area, which is 37.5hrs/week. Macmillan Acute Oncology Services (MAOS) for 31hrs/week.
Whatyou’lldo
The successful candidate will work as an integral part of the housekeeping team. You willbe responsible formaintainingthe cleanliness and safety of the ward; ensuring that our patientsare always comfortable in the hospital environment.
The role will involve ensuring the ward istidy, cleaningof general and specialist medical equipment such as defibrillators, moving and handling equipment such as hoists and our nurseworkstations. You will alsobe requiredto tidy the patient bed areas, clean beds when patients leave and general environmental cleaning. We also expect you to support the nursing staff to oversee food and drink service. You will be the designated Fire Warden for the area.Experience in a hospitalsettingis not essential as full training is provided.
Our housekeeping team provide cover across seven days per week between the hours of 07:00-19:00. You will be expected to workshifts during this time.
Whatwe’relooking for
We are looking for an individual who has a flexible and responsive approach to their working day. Someone who has excellent patient care and service at their heart, who ismotivated to support the clinical staff toassistin a smooth and efficient service for our patients.
We need you to be able to chat to our patients, to take direction from our nursing staff and to work on your own initiative. Youwillneed to be able to adapt in any situation and have a good attention to detail.
Our housekeeping team is key to our patients and theirexperience,and we want you to help us achieve this.
This advert closes on Monday 12 Aug 2024