About this role
Job summary
We're recruiting for a Porter/Cleaner to join our team at Townlands Community Hospital on a part-time bases (25 hours per week). You'll be working on a two week rolling rota which covers Monday - Sunday where you'll be on shift every other weekend.
Our team of Porters and Housekeepers are flexible, reliable and strong team players. We offer a supportive environment where you can be proud of delivering service excellence across our site.
If you have a proven track record of being able to deliver a high-quality portering and cleaning service this could be the role for you and we want to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
Collection and delivery of post and parcels within the site. Collection of dirty linen. Distribution of clean linen. General daily cleaning duties within the site/hospital. Collection of refuse and other waste, ensuring that any waste bins in outside public areas are regularly emptied. Keeping stores and medical gas compound clean and tidy and kept secure at all times, reviewing medical gas trolleys and delivery medical gas to the relevant departments onrequest.
Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides 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 you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
Excellent opportunities for career progression Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers Competitive pension scheme Lease car scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description Job responsibilities
The post is Part time - 25 hours per week, working on a 2 week rolling rota, working Monday - Sunday with every other weekend.
To work as part of the Facilities team to provide a comprehensive porter service to across the Trust. Please see attached JD/PS for full duties.
Person Specification
Education Essential
Educated to GCSE Level
Desirable
Knowledge of Basic Health & Safety Regulations
Experience Essential
Experience of moving & handling activities Basic Cleaning Skills Some knowledge of cleaning chemical/materials
Desirable
Previous experience as porter/cleaner Experience in food handling
Skills Essential
Ability to work on own or as part of a team Good communication skills Good Organisational skills
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 Townlands Memorial Hospital
York Road
Henley-on-Thames
RG9 2DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)