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Job summary

Main area
Surgery
Grade
band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (weekdays and week ends)
Job ref
390-DoM-BA-1213
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Basildon
Town
Basildon
Salary
£24,465 per annum( pro rata for part time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
14/07/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

House Keeper

band 2

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

 

Job overview

Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Housekeeper.

You  will work as an integral part of the ward team and be responsible for the coordination of all patient facilities and services in the ward. The main priority will be to ensure a clean, safe and comfortable environment for all service users.

 

 The main elements of the role are ensuring the delivery of cleaning and minor maintenance, together with other specific tasks to meet individual patients needs, as determined by the ward manager.

 

 You  will be required to work closely with contractors and support services and departments. They will monitor quality standards and rectify deficiencies.Your will also be responsible for the ordering and storage of ward supplies.

Main duties of the job

Ensure compliance with all Trust policies / procedures and confidentiality at all times. 

Any other appropriate duty which is consistent with grade and patient nutrition.

Maintain high standards of cleanliness within the environment in accordance with Trust Policies Report any adverse incidents that occur within the Unit to the Senior Nurse, as per Trust Guidelines

Assist the nursing staff by carrying out errands such as delivering/collecting items from other departments

 Assist in the organisation of the ward on a day to day basis by maintaining adequate supplies of stores, catering equipment, linen and other necessary equipment. Ensure professional appearance at all times, to service users, visitors and staff Maintain confidentiality at all times

 Remain up-to-date with changes to service user needs

 To assist, with supervision, in the preparation of information/educational resources for patients and relatives in hospital, aiming to encourage independence and promote health for all service users.

To assist in the collection of service user experience feedback

 To ensure that all Trust policies, protocols and procedures are adhered to by all staff, any incidents or occurrences to be reported to the Senior Sister as soon as possible.

 To maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all areas, within the Division, and other clinical areas within the Trust.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please note - For further details please refer to the job description.

We look forward for your application.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Good Basic Education
Desirable criteria
  • GCSE English /NVQ in support services

Knowledge and experience

Essential criteria
  • Excellent communications skills verbally and written. Ability to work in a busy environment
Desirable criteria
  • previous experience in a similar role or acute care environment

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDNHS Employers Diversity and Inclusion PartnersApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesStonewall Silver 2022Disability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeNHS Pastoral CareNHS 75th Birthday

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
LUVIMIN SICAT GARCES
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01268524900
Additional information

ext 1448/ 8390

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