Housekeeper

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a housekeeper to join the Cath Lab Day Unit and Recovery area at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) NHS Trust. If you are caring, compassionate, and wish to be part of a first-class team delivering high-quality service, we have the role for you. Shifts are spread over five days, Monday to Friday, 9:00–14:00, although flexible working could be considered.

The Cath Lab Day Unit is a 13-bedded day unit that caters to cardiology, vascular, and thoracic patients undergoing day-case procedures. You will join our friendly and dedicated team, within a care group that has a local, national, and international reputation for delivering expert cardiovascular and thoracic care to our patients.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

What You’ll Do

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The role will involve cleaning general and specialist medical equipment such as defibs and ECG’s.

Other Key Tasks Will Include

• To assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards on the ward and kitchen areas in line with all relevant Trust guidelines and policies
• Liaise with UEL colleagues to ensure sufficient stock levels are always available and maintained.
• Ensure the thorough cleanliness and tidiness of the ward beverage point and kitchen area, including equipment, is always maintained.
• Check and clean all ward refrigerators, including those in staff areas (but not drugs fridges), disposing of any food not in date, not covered / labelled properly.
• Ensure records of checks and daily temperatures are recorded accurately. Inform Nurse in charge of any deviations or issues. Agree action plans and ensure action taken where necessary.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for an individual who has a flexible approach to their working day and someone who has a focus of supporting the clinical staff to assist in a smooth and efficient service for our patients. You will have excellent communication skills and be self-motivated.

Person specification

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to work towards
• Customer Service experience
• Demonstrate ability to work autonomously
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Previous Housekeeping experience
• Knowledge of, or training in, manual handling techniques
• Understanding of, or training in, COSHH
  
  

Values & Behaviours

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together