Job summary
- Main area
- Ward Housekeeper
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 158-25-262-WARD1
- Employer
- The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool
- Town
- Liverpool
- Salary
- £24,465 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Housekeeper
NHS AfC: Band 2
In cases where we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to automatically close any vacancies prior to the specified closing date - all vacancies are capped at a sufficient number; you are advised to submit your completed application form as early as possible.
Please note that applications are accepted only by completion of our application form. If you have any needs that prevent you from applying in this way and participating in our online recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0151 5565176 or [email protected] at the earliest opportunity to ensure that support can be provided. Adjustments can be made for you during application and interview.
We operate a Values Based Recruitment (VBR) approach when recruiting new colleagues. VBR helps us to attract and select employees whose personal values and behaviours align with the values of the Trust. For more information on our vision, mission and values please see here - Vision, mission and values :: The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre (clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk)
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Job overview
Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. Please note that this role is unlikely to meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Monday to Friday 8-4, Full time, 37.5 hours
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic candidate who will be responsible for looking after the housekeeping of a busy chemotherapy unit. They will need to work with the ward manager and nursing staff to keep on top of ordering stock, replenishing the stock and the general upkeep and cleanliness of the ward.
Main duties of the job
- Work as an integral part of the ward team ensuring a high quality
service to patients. - Responsible for the co-ordination of all patient facilities in the ward
and ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment. - Ensure effective provisions of catering, cleaning and maintenance
services on the ward. - Talking to and reassuring patients
- Ordering non-clinical supplies
- Keeping the ward clean and tidy
- Preparing snacks and drinks
- Reporting faults
- Clerical and admin tasks
Working for our organisation
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s leading cancer centres providing highly specialist cancer care to a population of 2.4m people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and the surrounding areas, including North Wales and the Isle of Man.
Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.
Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.
We are -
- Kind
- Empowered
- Responsible
- Inclusive
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with people within a healthcare setting
Desirable criteria
- Experience in carrying out domestic duties in accordance with NHS cleaning standards
- Experience in the role of cleaner/domestic assistant, housekeeper or similar line of work.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- A good standard of literacey and numeracey
- a good standard of IT Skills
Desirable criteria
- NVQ in Healthcare
- G.C.S.E English and Maths
- Food Hygiene Certificate
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential criteria
- A good knowledge of the workings of stock rotation
Desirable criteria
- Working within a hospital setting
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Megan Hamilton
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01513188652
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