Housekeepers

The Intensive Care Unit is looking for a housekeeper to support our busy unit here at North Bristol NHS Trust. The post is for 23 hours per week and will require flexible working to cover a 7‑day service. We are a large, friendly and diverse multi‑disciplinary team with a passion for providing high quality care to patients and their families/carers.

• Ensure a clean, safe and comfortable environment for patients, families and staff.
• Restock all clinical areas and specific equipment in line with local policy.
• Assist the registered nurse in ordering and delivering patients’ meals in an acceptable manner.
• Keep cupboards stocked, clean and tidy, maintaining adequate stock levels both on the unit and in the main store.
• Cover clerical and reception duties when appropriate staff are absent.
• Attend and participate in ward meetings as required.
• Tackle reasonable duties requested by the senior nursing team.
• Uphold the unit’s philosophy and promote a good patient experience.
• Contribute to a learning environment for staff undergoing training.
• Plan and prioritise workloads to develop organisational skills.
• Use resources efficiently and be aware of cost implications.
• Order and receive kitchen items as required.
• Maintain fridge units, recording temperatures, cleaning and ensuring food storage complies with the Trust’s Food Safety Policy.
• Act on all clinical governance issues in accordance with Trust policy.
• Provide direct support to qualified staff.
• Establish formal and informal lines of communication with staff, patients and visitors.
• Implement infection control measures to keep clinical equipment clean and ready for use.
• Promote nutrition by ensuring patients receive food they want to eat.

If you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that, on this occasion, your application has been unsuccessful.

Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance.

If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two‑Ticks scheme and require further support or advice, please contact us on tel .

North Bristol NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.

At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above, including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.

Please note that stringent pre‑employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.