About this role
Job summary
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Forget the rest - and join the best - Working together for Outstanding Care.
6 hours per week -Sat & Sun - 14:00 17:00
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a busy and varied environment, working alongside clinical teams and infection control, housekeeping teams ensure the cleanliness of the Trusts estate in accordance with national standards and the Trusts strategic cleaning plan.
We have supportive and passionate teams, and you will receive full training to ensure you can succeed in this role.
These are some of the benefits you will be entitled to;
Competitive pay with weekend enhancements [where applicable]
Generous annual leave up to 32 days per annum dependent upon contracted hours and length of service
Flexible hours to suit other employment and carer responsibilities
Career progression or future job opportunities working direct for the NHS
Extensive training and support available
NHS pension and life assurance provision
Uniform provided
Health and wellbeing packages available
Seasonal incentive schemes
Application for this role will be considered in adherence to the Working Time Regulations this will be discussed with you during interview.
Please note the Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to work for this role, to apply you must have current right to work in the UK status. If you are employed on an acceptable time limited visa, there is no guarantee of sponsorship at point of expiry.
Main duties of the job
We pride ourselves on maintaining cleaning standards to a star-rated audit process.
Join our teams, we pride ourselves in providing outstanding care to patients across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We will provide you with resources to develop and progress a long-term career to include flexibility, continual professional development as well as a wide range of wellbeing and support.
Working alongside clinical teams and infection control, housekeeping teams ensure the cleanliness of the Trusts estate in accordance with national standards and the Trusts strategic cleaning plan.
You will lead a small team to deliver professional NHS housekeeping services in accordance with schedules/procedures and contribute to processes to ensure standards are achieved. Maintain staff records, ensuring rosters meet service needs. Be involved in staff induction/training and complete staff development reviews.
Report equipment/environment defects and manage/replenish housekeeping related stock.
In return, you will receive support, training, and guidance to enable you to undertake a range of duties to support your team.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of supportive staff networks Health and wellbeing opportunitiesIf you would like to know more, please visit our website.
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Job description Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities Essential
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
Additional Criteria Essential
You understand that we will not provide sponsorship to work for this role.
Qualifications Essential
Non-specified, but relevant qualification and / or practical experience relevant to the role. I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
Foundation Food Hygiene or Basic Health and Safety NVQ level 1 in Cleaning
Experience Essential
Previous experience of cleaning in an employed capacity
Desirable
Previous experience of cleaning in a clinical environment
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 Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address Elgar Unit
Newtown Road
Worcester
WR5 1JG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)