Job overview
The role of the Housekeeper within maternity services, is to support the Ward Leads and clinical staff in maintaining a well-equipped department and contribute to providing a clean and safe environment for our service users, visitors, and staff.
The post holder will assist in the monitoring and maintaining, cleaning and infection control on the Maternity wards.
Main duties of the job
The Housekeeper will ensure all stock are suitably ordered and stored correctly. All treatment areas and stationary cupboards should be kept clean and tidy. The role will include running general errands and duties such as pharmacy runs and assisting with light refreshments and meals for our service users and visitors when necessary.
To find out more about our Maternity department please visit the following link:
Working for our organisation
Trust Information Pack:
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
1. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
2. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
3. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
4. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
5. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
6. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
7. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
8. GCSEs
9. NVQ or equivalent education or experience
Experience
Essential criteria
10. Experience of working within care or domestic setting
11. Good knowledge of Hygiene practice and standards
12. Good knowledge of health & Safety in the workplace
13. Knowledge of ordering and Stores