About this role
Job summary
Please note that this is an internal only role and therefore only current employees of Oxford Health are eligible to apply.
We are looking for a Housekeeper / Cleaner to join our team at theWhiteleaf Centre in Aylesbury to provide a safe and clean environment for patients and staff across in an acute mental health ward. The role involves housekeeping duties as well as preparing and serving cook/chill meals for patients.
The Whiteleaf Centre is a mental health facility providing inpatient and community care in a modern and welcoming environment. The centre incorporates four inpatient wards, day hospital facilities, and a range of outpatient treatment and therapies.
This is a full time role where you will be following a rolling rota over 7 days.
We're looking for team players who are flexible and reliable, with good interpersonal and communication skills. 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.
Ideally, you'll have aLevel 2 Food Hygiene Qualificationhowever 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.
If you have experience in delivering high-quality cleaning and would like to make an difference to mental health care in the NHS, we would love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
Carry out daily cleaning routines as scheduled Handle and remove waste in line with segregation processes and procedures Regenerate cook/chill meals recording the temperatures of food at stages defined as appropriate within the relevant wards Ensure kitchen equipment, regeneration equipment and all surfaces are clean at all time Ensure food is ready to be served at the correct times for service and all waste food is discarded immediately after service. Ensure the dining room is cleaned after each meal. Wash-up and account for all cutlery and crockery and kitchen utensils after meals and breaks. Ensure all food items are correctly stored and there are adequate supplies. Follow hygiene and health & safety regulations Ensure cleaning trolleys are fully stocked with sufficient cleaning materials, equipment to clean each area. Ensure all cleaning materials are used as directed and secured securely and safely in compliance with COSHH regulations. Observes proper procedures upon entering a patient room Reports any damages or hazards that are present in patient room, i.e., burnt out light bulbs, broken furniture, broken fixtures, etc. to Head Housekeeper
Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
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 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 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
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
Person Specification
Knowledge Requirements Essential
Some knowledge of cleaning chemicals
Qualifications Essential
Basic cleaning skills Willing to undertake NVQ2 food hygiene
Skills and experience Essential
Good communication skills An understanding of the principles of delivering quality customer service Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
Experience of working in a health care setting
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 The Whiteleaf Centre
Bierton Road
Aylesbury
HP20 1EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)