About this role
Job summary
Bank Housekeeping Assistant
£12.71 per hour
Various shifts available (weekdays, evenings and weekends)
Location: Farnham, Surrey
Are you looking for a job where you can make a real difference? At Phyllis Tuckwell, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional care to our patients and their families and carers.
Phyllis Tuckwell has vacancies for bank housekeeping assistants to join our busy housekeeping team, primarily on our in-patient unit, which is based in Farnham, Surrey, but also with the flexibility to cover our Guildford site when needed. Our housekeepers are an essential part of our team, not only for housekeeping, but also maintaining a positive and friendly atmosphere for our patients and their families. Previous experience of similar work in an in-patient unit environment preferred, but not essential. The role provides in-house training for the successful candidate.
About You
A successful Bank Housekeeping Assistant will have:
The ability to support clinicians A flexible and professional approach Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Strong team working skills as well as the ability to work independently Basic computer skillsFor a full list of essential requirements, please refer to the job description and person specification document.
Main duties of the job
We are based in Farnham and Guildford, and provide bespoke, compassionate palliative and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness, across West Surrey and North-East Hampshire.
Phyllis Tuckwell is a very special place to work. Our staff make a real difference to the lives of our patients and their loved ones, providing outstanding care at a time that really matters. Our Housekeeping team members are pivotal in helping deliver our vital services, ensuring every day is precious for our patients.
The impact of our services on the lives of our patients and their families can be read about here:
https://www.pth.org.uk/our-care/helpful-information/patient-stories/
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality at its core. We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees unique knowledge, skills and experiences. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. All appointments are made following a fair and equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need.
About us
We Offer:
Excellent Benefits
Six weeks paid holiday plus public holidays Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension Plan (matched contributions up to 7.5%) Health Cash Plan Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Staff Benefit Scheme Blue Light Discount CardExcellent Career Development
Skill Development and Training Diverse Training CoursesA Great Place to Work
Equal Opportunities employer Flexible hours and flexible working Supportive colleagues 97% of our staff are proud to work for Phyllis Tuckwell**Phyllis Tuckwell Birdsong Hospice staff survey 2023
For further information, if you are unable to apply on-line or have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR on 01252 729408 or email: [email protected]
This is an open-ended advert and suitable applicants will be contacted as applications are received. Your early response is therefore encouraged. Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and therefore are unable to provide sponsorship.
This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
NO MEDIA OR AGENCIES
Job description Job responsibilities
POST: Bank Housekeeping Assistant
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Housekeeping Manager
JOB PURPOSE:
To monitor and maintain high standards of cleanliness of the environment, understand specific professional ethical aspects of the job role and continually maintain and update knowledge. Ability to carry out the requirements of the job or a range of related jobs requiring light physical effort.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.0 Professional
1.1 To ensure all surfaces are visibly clean and free from dust, dirt and debris and that appropriate cleaning agents and equipment are used.
1.2 To ensure appropriate protective clothing is worn, including uniform and footwear.
1.3 To ensure cleaning is carried our in a manner and a time that causes minimum disruption.
1.4 To ensure spillages and hazards are removed with minimal delay.
1.5 To inform the appropriate authority when cleaning schedules cannot be carried out.
1.6 To ensure equipment and materials are returned to the appropriate storage place.
1.7 To ensure requests from patients and families are checked with clinical staff and that any concerns are passed on to nursing staff.
1.8 To ensure food and beverages are served in an appropriate and safe manner in accordance with food hygiene regulations.
2.0 Operational
2.1 To have an awareness of, and to observe policy systems and procedures relating to area of work. Including emergency procedures.
2.2 To take steps to meet key aspects of the role and main responsibilities.
2.3 To effectively manage self and lead others to meet hospice aims and objectives in terms of day-to-day activities.
2.4 Maintain concentration when using machinery and equipment.
3.0 Training and Development
a) Team
3.1 To attend statutory training sessions as directed by the Housekeeping Manager and understand legislation associated with such training.
3.2 Through the hospice annual appraisal review system, review training needs and agree yearly objectives with the Housekeeping Manager.
3.3 To create a positive learning environment, enable staff to learn through positive and negative experiences.
b) Personal
3.4 To work effectively with colleagues in a team and to provide support and consideration to others as necessary.
3.5 To be prepared to make suggestions as to how improvements could be made and to contribute in team meetings.
4.0 Customer
4.1 Maintain professional interaction with patient, relatives, and carers.
4.2 Provide a high level of service always delivering a good patient experience.
5.0 Research
5.1 To be aware of and to take part in quality testing issues in conjunction with
the Housekeeping Manager.
6.0 Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Role holders are required to understand their responsibilities in the safeguarding context, ensuring that Phyllis Tuckwell reduces the risk of harm or abuse of adults and children at risk.
You are required to:
adhere to Phyllis Tuckwells Safeguarding Policy (held on the NEST), which supports the local authoritys multi agency safeguarding policy, the law (Care Act 2014) and Mental Capacity Act 2005 (including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards). inform the appropriate PT professional where there is concern that an adult or child may be at risk of harm, abuse, or neglect.
Phyllis Tuckwell is committed to an Equal Opportunities approach, valuing, and respecting everyone as individuals, with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles, and circumstances.
This job description is underpinned by Phyllis Tuckwells philosophy, culture, and core values, which actively embrace diversity and inclusion and promotes total team spirit.
This job description is current and subject to yearly review in consultation with the jobholder. It is liable to reflect and anticipate necessary changes to support the PT strategy.
Person Specification
Job Knowledge, Quality & Computer Skills Essential
Ability to carry out the requirements of the job role. Understand the importance of updating job knowledge. Promotes a positive aptitude to work. Provides a quality service. Takes care in carrying out all aspects of the role. Quality of work should always be of a high standard. Be in possession of basic IT skills e-mail and internet usage and willingness to increase IT skills.
Managing Work Essential
To manage your work load effectively. Ability to make decisions and work on own initiative when required to do so. Meet key aspects within your job role. To obtain resources when necessary, in day to day activities to get things done. Ability to undertake light psychical duties.
Qualifications Desirable
Food & Hygiene or Manual Handling certificates are beneficial but not essential.
Experience Desirable
Previous experience of similar work in a hospital or care environment preferred but not essential.
Team Working Essential
Ability to work as part of a team. Develops effective relationships with colleagues and create a sense of team spirit. Provides personal support to colleagues when required.
Risk Management Essential
To have awareness of policies. To be able to follow systems and procedures relating to the job role. To have awareness of Health & Safety. To understand the importance of security and confidentiality, is beneficial but not essential, training will be provided. To be aware of own safety and other people around you. Ability to maintain good levels of concentration when handling equipment.
Relationships and Communication Essential
To have the ability to read communication books and communicate back. To be able to listen to others and not be judgemental. Ability to communicate within groups at all levels. Display empathy when communicating with relatives, carers and volunteers. Show discretion when encountering difficult situations.
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.
Employer details Employer name Phyllis Tuckwell Memorial Hospice Ltd
Address Waverley Lane
Farnham
GU9 8BL
Employer's website https://www.pth.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)