House Keeper

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

The purpose of the role of the ED housekeeper is to play an integral role in developing environmental standards of care for patients. They will support the senior sister/charge nurse in the management of the environment and focus on reaching standards that are important aspects of care delivery, such as cleanliness, catering services and maintenance of a safe, comfortable environment.

Main duties of the job

1. Ensure there are adequate supplies of linen in the department, on a daily basis and ensure there are enough supplies for weekends and bank holidays.
2. Ensure that laundry bags are correctly disposed of from the Department.
3. Ensure that all areas within the ward environment reach a high standard of cleanliness, in conjunction with the ward domestic and ensure that the environment is tidy. These areas include bathrooms, clean utility, dirty utility, patient bed areas and cubicles.
4. Organise for the repair of equipment faults in the department.
5. Ensure that clinical supplies are readily available to nursing staff in the department and ensure there are enough clinical supplies over weekend and bank holiday periods.
6. Assist patients in choosing an appropriate meal and complete the menu card, in conjunction with health care assistants and nursing staff. Co-ordinate meal times and give out patient meals with the nursing staff. Collect meal trays and arrange for trolley collection when all patients have finished their meal.
7. Liaise with the senior sister/charge nurse regarding departmental issues for the day, and feedback progress daily. Welcome patients on arrival to the department. Clear space and clean/trolley bed areas in conjunction with the ED domestic when the patient is discharged.

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Date posted

15 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£29,583 a year p.a. incl.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

293-EMRS1-0448

Job locations

The Homerton Hospital

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Homerton Row London E9 6SR

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page.

Person Specification

Numeracy and literacy skills

Essential

• NHS experience in housekeeper role or other relevant experience
• Experience of working in a busy environment
• Can demonstrate good numeracy and literacy

Desirable

• Previous work experience in catering/cleaning services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Homerton Hospital

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Homerton Row London E9 6SR