Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Housekeeper. Housekeepers carry out cleaning duties in all areas of the Hospice ensuring high standards of cleanliness and the provision of a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.
Hours:12 hours per week on a 4 week rolling rota
Week 1 Tuesday & FridayWeek 2 & 3 Monday FridayWeek 4 Wednesday & Friday
To cover staff absence, weekend work may be required
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
- To undertake cleaning duties as required by the Housekeeper to meet daily priorities or the regular cleaning schedule. This will include dusting, vacuuming, cleaning of the kitchen and toilet areas, mopping floors and emptying bins.
- To maintain high standards of Health, Safety and Hygiene, with particular regard for areas which are infection controlled, and to undertake training as required.
- To be sensitive to individual patient needs when cleaning rooms which are occupied and in communicating with the individuals.
- To ensure that all relevant COSHH and Infection Control regulations are adhered to at all times.
- To maintain confidentiality in respect of any information about Hospice patients and their families.
- To follow hospice procedures for laundering items and for their subsequent storage and use.
- To ensure that cleaning equipment is used appropriately and maintained to a high standard.
- To prepare cleaning trolleys for the next shift, highlighting low stocks of materials where required.
About us
In addition to the competitive salary we offer the following:
- Enhanced holiday entitlement: 25 days FTE (increasing to 27 after 5 years and 31 after 9 years) plus public holidays
- Onsite subsidised cafe
- Free parking
- Access to blue light discount card
- Access to complementary therapy
We have an amazing multi-disciplinary team who all work together ensuring that the patient is central to everything we do.
Our Vision is ...
That every person living with or affected by a life limiting condition will be offered choice and access to excellent end of life and bereavement care.
Our Values are:
COMPASSION
ACCESSIBILITY
RESPECT
EXCELLENCE
SPARK
The Hospice stands in beautiful well maintained grounds. Our building is modern and light with each bedroom having a garden view.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- To undertake cleaning duties as required by the Housekeeper to meet daily priorities or the regular cleaning schedule. This will include dusting, vacuuming, cleaning of the kitchen and toilet areas, mopping floors and emptying bins.
- To maintain high standards of Health, Safety and Hygiene, with particular regard for areas which are infection controlled, and to undertake training as required.
- To be sensitive to individual patient needs when cleaning rooms which are occupied and in communicating with the individuals.
- To ensure that all relevant COSHH and Infection Control regulations are adhered to at all times.
- To maintain confidentiality in respect of any information about Hospice patients and their families.
- To follow hospice procedures for laundering items and for their subsequent storage and use.
- To ensure that cleaning equipment is used appropriately and maintained to a high standard.
- To prepare cleaning trolleys for the next shift, highlighting low stocks of materials where required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- To undertake cleaning duties as required by the Housekeeper to meet daily priorities or the regular cleaning schedule. This will include dusting, vacuuming, cleaning of the kitchen and toilet areas, mopping floors and emptying bins.
- To maintain high standards of Health, Safety and Hygiene, with particular regard for areas which are infection controlled, and to undertake training as required.
- To be sensitive to individual patient needs when cleaning rooms which are occupied and in communicating with the individuals.
- To ensure that all relevant COSHH and Infection Control regulations are adhered to at all times.
- To maintain confidentiality in respect of any information about Hospice patients and their families.
- To follow hospice procedures for laundering items and for their subsequent storage and use.
- To ensure that cleaning equipment is used appropriately and maintained to a high standard.
- To prepare cleaning trolleys for the next shift, highlighting low stocks of materials where required.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a team
- Working in a people-oriented role and relating to people at all levels
- Experience of working on own initiative
Other
Essential
- Pleasant manner
- Kindness with patients and visitors to the Hospice
- Confidence to work with senior staff and supporters
- Able to work well in a team and collaboratively with staff and
- volunteers
- Attention to detail but flexible and resourceful
- Able to change shift times to cover holidays and sickness
- Physically fit to cope with the work and the layout of the buildings
Values
Essential
- An understanding and commitment to equal opportunities
- A commitment to professional updating and personal development
- An understanding of and commitment to patient confidentiality
- Willingness to learn new skills and undergo training and development
- related to the role
Skills
Essential
- Previous Cleaning experience
- Experience of cleaning in a health care environment
- A knowledge of COSHH policies and meet deadlines
- Good interpersonal skills
- Flexible approach to tasks undertaken whilst ensuring compliance
- with organisation standards
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail
Qualifications
Essential
- A good standard of general education
Desirable
- Domestic Services NVQ/Cleaning related qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a team
- Working in a people-oriented role and relating to people at all levels
- Experience of working on own initiative
Other
Essential
- Pleasant manner
- Kindness with patients and visitors to the Hospice
- Confidence to work with senior staff and supporters
- Able to work well in a team and collaboratively with staff and
- volunteers
- Attention to detail but flexible and resourceful
- Able to change shift times to cover holidays and sickness
- Physically fit to cope with the work and the layout of the buildings
Values
Essential
- An understanding and commitment to equal opportunities
- A commitment to professional updating and personal development
- An understanding of and commitment to patient confidentiality
- Willingness to learn new skills and undergo training and development
- related to the role
Skills
Essential
- Previous Cleaning experience
- Experience of cleaning in a health care environment
- A knowledge of COSHH policies and meet deadlines
- Good interpersonal skills
- Flexible approach to tasks undertaken whilst ensuring compliance
- with organisation standards
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail
Qualifications
Essential
- A good standard of general education
Desirable
- Domestic Services NVQ/Cleaning related qualification
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
