Job Overview PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD Do you want to be part of an established, warm, welcoming maternity team? We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Housekeeper to join Glan Clwyd on Delivery Suite. The ward has a motivated and enthusiastic multidisciplinary team with a clear vision of providing the best possible evidence based care to Women who access our services. Your role will be to work alongside them as Housekeeper and will be integral to the running of Delivery Suite. Main duties of the job The post holder will work as an integral part of the Maternity Team. The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of all patient facilities / services and for ensuring a safe and comfortable environment. The main element of the role is to support the Clinical Lead in the running of the unit, together with other specified tasks to meet individual patient needs, as determined by the Clinical Lead, Deputy Ward Manager or Shift Coordinator. The post holder will be required to work closely with contractors and support services departments. The post holder will monitor quality standards and rectify deficiencies in liaison with the Clinical Lead. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Working for our organisation If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Educated to GCSE standard (grades A-C) or equivalent Working towards NVQ Level 3 in related subject. (to be achieved within 1 year of appointment) or equivalent level of experience. Desirable criteria Basic food hygiene certificate. Guidance Score Qualification in related subjects or working towards e.g. intermediate food hygiene certificate Experience Essential criteria Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team. Experience of planning and organising daily activities across a variety of disciplines. Experience of a busy ward environment. Experience of dealing with members of the public Desirable criteria Experience of undertaking a house keeper role Experience of working for a NHS organisation Experience of working with a variety of professional groups. Skills Essential criteria Good command of the English language – written and spoken Time management skills Ability to work under own initiative Ability to work to tight deadlines Ability to work under pressure Organisational skills Desirable criteria Ability to use Microsoft office packages including Word, Outlook and Excel Knowledge Essential Criteria Understand the demands of the ward environment. Knowledge of the working practices of the ward area. Awareness and understanding of the importance of confidentiality Desirable criteria Understanding of the Free-to-lead, Free-to-care project. Other Essential criteria Ability to work flexible hours to cover within the department Desirable criteria Welsh Speaker