Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for a Ward Housekeeper to join a diverse and motivated team that are dedicated to the development of skills and the delivery of high quality safe care. As the Ward Housekeeper your role means you are responsible for the general maintenance of the ward environment and will working closely with all members of our team. Excellent communication skills are essential. As a caring and positive person you will need to be able to work as part of an established team, have the ability to work flexibly and be committed to ensuring the smooth running of the ward area. We are looking for an individual who is self motivated, content with working in a busy environment and who has good time management skills. You must have excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. It is essential that you act professionally at all times, have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritise your own work load. Main duties of the job The role will include, but is not limited to; Working closely with procurement to order and maintain stock levels. Managing the store rooms, staff and patient areas/facilities and ensuring a clean and tidy environment is maintained. Ward logistics e.g., helping move beds and clearing/cleaning bed spaces. Equipment/environment maintenance - liaising with estates/MESU ensuring all medical and non-medical devices and the ward environment are in a good state of repair and yearly PAT testing is undertaken. Answering telephone calls and signposting if/when appropriate. Applicants must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills. The role requires close liaison with other disciplines and the provision of a courteous, reliable and quality consumer service to patients, relatives and carers, health professional, internal departments and outside organisations. In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert. About us CAU and E37 is a busy, fast paced admissions and long stay medical ward. Caring for children and young people with an array of medical needs. We pride ourselves on being a supportive team and always strive to do our absolute best for our patients and their families. We also pride ourselves on providing an efficient and quality service; and the ward receptionist is an integral part of the team. We have a management team that is both innovative and proactive in ensuring that high quality care is delivered to our patients. We are keen to encourage developments in line with Trust policy and working in new ways. 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 team. Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 164-6755501 Job locations Children's Assessment Unit and E37, QMC. Derby Road Nottingham NG7 2UH Job description Job responsibilities In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert. Job description Job responsibilities In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert. Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential GCSE Maths and English A-C Grade Experience Essential Experience working with a hospital setting with other customer service experience Desirable Works/has previously worked for NUH Experience working in an acute healthcare setting Communication & Relationship Skills Essential Demonstrates effective verbal & written communication skills Demonstrates ability to work flexibly & under pressure Demonstrates effective lone working and ability to work within a team Demonstrates basic IT skills Desirable Demonstrates computer literacy - experience working with outlook, word, excel, power point etc. Analytical and Judgement skills Essential Proactive and enthusiastic approach to work Strives to maintain a clean and tidy environment Willingness to learn and develop new skills Adaptable Desirable Can demonstrate knowledge of current issues related to NUH Trust and the NHS Planning and organisation skills Essential Can plan and prioritise own work load and respond appropriately to urgent/emergency situations Punctual and Reliable Can contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of local objectives and action plans Desirable Demonstrates the ability to support their colleagues Demonstrates effective time management skills Demonstrates effective resource management Physical Skills Essential Dexterity & accuracy in undertaking physical skills Demonstrates ability to adequately use equipment and document appropriately Able to undertake patient manual handling manoeuvers Desirable Experience in the use of medical equipment Demonstrates willingness/ability to learn how to use new systems/equipment Other requirements specific to the role Essential Demonstrate flexibility in order to meet the demands of the service Confident Enthusiastic and well-motivated Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential GCSE Maths and English A-C Grade Experience Essential Experience working with a hospital setting with other customer service experience Desirable Works/has previously worked for NUH Experience working in an acute healthcare setting Communication & Relationship Skills Essential Demonstrates effective verbal & written communication skills Demonstrates ability to work flexibly & under pressure Demonstrates effective lone working and ability to work within a team Demonstrates basic IT skills Desirable Demonstrates computer literacy - experience working with outlook, word, excel, power point etc. Analytical and Judgement skills Essential Proactive and enthusiastic approach to work Strives to maintain a clean and tidy environment Willingness to learn and develop new skills Adaptable Desirable Can demonstrate knowledge of current issues related to NUH Trust and the NHS Planning and organisation skills Essential Can plan and prioritise own work load and respond appropriately to urgent/emergency situations Punctual and Reliable Can contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of local objectives and action plans Desirable Demonstrates the ability to support their colleagues Demonstrates effective time management skills Demonstrates effective resource management Physical Skills Essential Dexterity & accuracy in undertaking physical skills Demonstrates ability to adequately use equipment and document appropriately Able to undertake patient manual handling manoeuvers Desirable Experience in the use of medical equipment Demonstrates willingness/ability to learn how to use new systems/equipment Other requirements specific to the role Essential Demonstrate flexibility in order to meet the demands of the service Confident Enthusiastic and well-motivated Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Address Children's Assessment Unit and E37, QMC. Derby Road Nottingham NG7 2UH Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)