Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit an enthusiastic, highly motivated person to the role of department Housekeeper/ Hygienist within this busy Elective Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Surgical ward. You will work alongside the nursing team and fellow house keeper to ensure that high standards are maintained to deliver a quality service. Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HUTH would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role. Main duties of the job A significant aspect of the role is effective stock ordering and rotation. Ensuring that equipment and facilities are maintained as well as managing an effective cleaning and maintenance regime for the medical devices used within the department. Knowledge of working in a care environment would be an advantage but not essential. Academic qualifications are not essential although you will be required to complete the National Care Certificate, you should possess excellent team working and communication qualities (both written and verbal), IT skills would also be an advantage as most stock ordering is done electronically. Full training and support will be provided. About us The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion. Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve. Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH. As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology. We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community. Date posted 07 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 356-25-6994338 Job locations Ward 9 Castle Hill Hospital Cottingham HU16 5JQ Job description Job responsibilities For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Job description Job responsibilities For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential English and Mathematics GCSE or equivalent Desirable Working towards Care Certificate. Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential Experience of working independently Good understanding of importance of Health and Safety at Work legislation. Desirable Experience in customer / patient facing role. Experience of stores / supplies management. Communication and Interpersonal Skills Essential Ability to communicate well within a multidisciplinary team Ability to deal with potentially difficult or sensitive issues Understanding of confidentiality in the work place Excellent organisational skills Ability to manage own time effectively and to prioritise own work load Desirable Customer care awareness Keyboard / IT skills Special Attributes and other Essential Confident, approachable and of a cheerful disposition Ability to work independently and use initiative whilst following guidance from Senior Sister Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential English and Mathematics GCSE or equivalent Desirable Working towards Care Certificate. Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential Experience of working independently Good understanding of importance of Health and Safety at Work legislation. Desirable Experience in customer / patient facing role. Experience of stores / supplies management. Communication and Interpersonal Skills Essential Ability to communicate well within a multidisciplinary team Ability to deal with potentially difficult or sensitive issues Understanding of confidentiality in the work place Excellent organisational skills Ability to manage own time effectively and to prioritise own work load Desirable Customer care awareness Keyboard / IT skills Special Attributes and other Essential Confident, approachable and of a cheerful disposition Ability to work independently and use initiative whilst following guidance from Senior Sister 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 Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Ward 9 Castle Hill Hospital Cottingham HU16 5JQ Employer's website https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)