About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a Housekeeper to join our team, working as a floater at the Warneford Hospital providing a safe and clean environment for patients and staff
We're looking for team players who are flexible and reliable, with good interpersonal and communication skills. The role involves working alternative weekends as well as a combination of 7am-3pm and 11am-7pm shifts (weekends and banks holidays are paid at an enhanced rate).
You'll be a key part of improving our patient experience by providing a high-quality housekeeping service ensuring a clean and safe environment for all. You'll also be carrying out terminal and enhanced cleaning, unpacking laundry and preparing cook/chill meals across the wards.
If you have experience in delivering high-quality cleaning and would like to make an difference to care in the NHS, we would love to hear from you! We can provide training required for all aspects of this role so please do consider applying, even if you don't have a lot of experience in this area.
Main duties of the job
Plan own work in-line with the daily cleaning routines and cleaning tasks as per rota Carry out terminal and enhanced cleans as per local procedures Participate in cleaning audits as necessary Handle and remove waste in line with segregation processes and procedures Unpack and stack all linen and laundry Regenerate cook/chill meals recording the temperatures of food at stages definedas appropriate within the relevant wards Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties
About us
Please note this role will require you to undertake a DBS
Oxford Health is a great place to work. To be able to showcase yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles.
Please include details of qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and tailor your supporting statement to the role you are applying for, addressing the essential criteria found in the JD.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who or where you are, you will receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing:
Excellent opportunities for career progression Individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount Pension scheme Lease car scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups
Job description Job responsibilities
At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.Therefore, if you dont meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.
Person Specification
Knowledge Essential
Some knowledge of cleaning chemicals
Qualifications Essential
Basic cleaning skills
Desirable
To demonstrate an interest in learning /further training
Skills Essential
Good communication skills Ability to communicate sensitively with people who have mental health concerns An understanding of the principles of delivering quality customer service Flexible
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 Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address Warneford Hospital
Warneford lane
Oxford
OX3 7JX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)