House Keeper

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming and passionate team. Ward 33a is a Cardiology Procedures Ward. The ward cares for adults with cardiac concerns and we are looking to recruit a full time housekeeper.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and friendly person who is able to deliver a high standard of care and be able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team assisting staff on Ward 33a to maintain a safe, clean and comfortable environment for our patients, their families and visitors.

Good communication skills and the ability to work well within a team are essential. Previous experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be given

To work as part of the Ward 33a team you must be highly motivated and able to prioritise your work load. You must also be able to demonstrate an adaptable, enthusiastic approach to your work, and the ability to manage your workload with various competing demands for your time and attention within a busy clinical area.

The post is suitable for an individual wishing to work as part of the Multidisciplinary Team, communicating with patients, families and clinical staff in the ward environment. You must be able to be courteous, respectful and helpful at all times.

To act as Housekeeper, ensuring the patient service and the clinical environment are managed and maintained to appropriate standards.

To maintain a high standard of cleanliness without direct supervision.

To support the ward/department staff in the smooth running of their area
and to come into contact with patients.

The post holder will be instrumental in ensuring patients’ nutritional requirements are met.

The post holder is required to use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients.

We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children’s Hospital and run one of the country’s leading heart centres.

Our team is made up of more than 14,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.

Our purpose is to provide ‘Caring at its best’ and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we’re here to do. They are:

- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together

Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that ‘Caring at its best’ is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)

Undertake the collection, ordering and distribution of patient food in a timely manner at appropriate meal times.

Taking menu orders directly from patients.

Taking delivery of food trolleys.

The serving of food trays directly to the patient.
Preparing patients for their meal and directly assisting patients assessed as
suitable by the Registered Nurse.

The collection and return of trays to food trolleys, noting what patients have/have not eaten and report, where necessary to the nurse in charge.

Completing bedside food and drink charts.

Prepare and distribute water jugs to patients as required.

Prepare and distribute hot and cold drinks to patients as required.

Responsible on behalf of the Ward/Unit Manager for the correct care of ward mattresses and to assist the ward team with bed making.