House Keeping

Job overview

House Keeping

Department: Ward 20

Band: 2, £23,615 Per annum, pro rata if part time

Hours: Part time, 22.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

If you are looking for a role in a friendly and enthusiastic team, in a busy ward environment then we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are looking for a motivated, reliable individual to work within our Emergency Surgical ward 3 days a week (Monday - Friday). If you enjoy working in a busy role alongside a great team, are versatile and have great communication skills then we would welcome an application from you. The post requires the post holder to be able to undertake all statutory and mandatory training.

Please note that this post is subject to an initial probationary period of six months, extendable up to a period of 12 months. A DBS check may be required for new employees. MKUH promotes an inclusive workforce and proactively welcomes applications from underrepresented groups in our community.

Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

Interview date: w/c 29 October 2024

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of patient facility services on the ward, ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment.

The main elements of the post are to ensure the delivery of cleaning, catering and ancillary services for patients, to monitor the quality standards, reporting deficiencies and appropriate actions to the Manager.
Working as part of the team carrying out tasks as specified by the manager.

Working for our organisation

NHS Staff Survey: Staff levels have significantly improved since 2022, with employees agreeing that "there are enough staff at this organisation for me to do my job properly." 35.15%

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking

• Free tea and coffee

• Great flexible working opportunities

• Discounted gym membership

• Lease car scheme

• Generous annual leave and pension scheme

• On site nursery (chargeable)

• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Cleaning

• To assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards of the Ward, carrying out monthly audit, reporting deficiencies.
• To ensure equipment such as drip stands, commodes, trolleys are cleaned as per policy.

Catering

• To ensure there are sufficient sandwiches for the inpatient admissions each day.
• To act as meal-time co-ordinator, ensuring patients are prepared for meals and staff readily available to ensure a smooth meal time service with minimal disruptions. To give out lunch, assisting patients where required.

Maintaining the environment

• To monitor service delivery of cleaning, catering and Ward environment, reporting deficiencies, and agreeing actions with Manager.
• To ensure defects are logged in call folder, closing when repair is carried out.

Please refer to attached Job description for further information.

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Person specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential criteria

• Basic Mathematics & English

Desirable criteria

• Basic Food Hygiene

Experience Essential criteria

• Willingness to learn
• Confidentiality
• Cleaning/Housekeeping Duties

Desirable criteria

• Experience within the NHS

Skills Essential criteria

• Ability to support team
• Ability to follow instructions
• Good Customer Care skills
• Good time management
• Basic IT skills

Personal and people development Essential criteria

• Flexible attitude & approach
• Smart Appearance
• Evidence of using initiative
• Enthusiasm & motivation

Communication Essential criteria

• Good Customer Care Skills
• Calm, approachable manner
• Ability to receive and give correct messages