Job summary
We are currently recruiting to the Facilities Housekeeper role to join our friendly team at Minehead Community Hospital.
Minehead Community Hospital has a busy inpatient unit, a Minor Injuries Unit, Outpatients Department, Physiotherapy Department, X-ray, Day Surgery Theatre as well as several other clinical areas and offices.
The current vacancy is for 30 hours per week which will include weekend working. Shifts may vary to suit the needs of the service which may change. The current service runs between the hours of 07.00 - 19.00 and the shift pattern will reflect this.
Please note you may be asked to cover another site on occasion.
To work under the Facilities Team Leader and deputise for day-to-day operational issues in their absence. To promote good teamwork and flexibility within the department.
The hourly rate is currently - Band 3: £11.67-£12.45 per hour.
For an informal conversation or to arrange a site visit contact:
Stacy Oliver, Facilities Team Leader on 01643 701742 or by email: Stacy.Oliver@SomersetFT.nhs.uk
Please note previous applicants need not reapply and will not be shortlisted- unless a prior agreement has been made with the Facilities Team Leader.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role will be working closely with Facilities, Nursing and Estates teams and where applicable some Heads of Departments.
The post holder will work under direction of the Facilities Team Leader.
To undertake all mandatory training as required within the role, to support the Facilities Team to complete training such as Safe use of Equipment, Infection Control, Moving and Handling & Food Hygiene.
To support the Facilities Team Leader with the Trust recruitment and induction process within the department.
Be responsible for monitoring quality, standards and compliance while working in line with Trust Polices, Procedures and National Cleaning Standards Guidance.
Ensure a safe, effective and compliant cleaning services is delivered, with the support of the Facilities Team Leader.
Exercise effective leadership in managing the performance of the Facilities Team.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders: Patients, Visitors, Facilities Team Leader, Facilities Team, Facilities Team, Estates Team, Hospital Matron, Ward Team, Infection Control Team, Departmental Teams, Contractors, Suppliers and Government Bodies.
To support the Facilities Team Leader to undertake the following:
- Communicate changes to the team and support them through change
- Meet regularly with team to complete 1:1 meetings and appraisals
- Plan daily work schedule for self and team adapting to the needs of the service when changes occur
- Work with Facilities Team Leader to prepare staff rotas, authorise annual leave and ensure all shifts are adequately covered
- Ensure Trust documentation is completed in line with policies and procedures
- To undertake hands on cleaning as part of the role
- Complete patient menus on a daily basis
- Liaise with ward, Speech and Language, and catering teams to ensure patients individual dietary needs are met
- Ensure adequate cleaning supplies, linen and equipment is availabl
- Be responsible for reporting any defects or incidents that occur
- Have good knowledge of COSHH and Health & Safety in the workplace
- Placing of orders and checking of deliveries
- Identify opportunities to work more sustainably and reduce waste
- Provide local induction to staff and annual refresher training in work processes and procedures
- To support the Facilities Team Leader to manage staff sickness
- To support the Facilities Team Leader to identify performance issues within the team
- Undertake audits within the job role such as waste, cleaning and equipment and input electronically.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders: Patients, Visitors, Facilities Team Leader, Facilities Team, Facilities Team, Estates Team, Hospital Matron, Ward Team, Infection Control Team, Departmental Teams, Contractors, Suppliers and Government Bodies.
To support the Facilities Team Leader to undertake the following:
- Communicate changes to the team and support them through change
- Meet regularly with team to complete 1:1 meetings and appraisals
- Plan daily work schedule for self and team adapting to the needs of the service when changes occur
- Work with Facilities Team Leader to prepare staff rotas, authorise annual leave and ensure all shifts are adequately covered
- Ensure Trust documentation is completed in line with policies and procedures
- To undertake hands on cleaning as part of the role
- Complete patient menus on a daily basis
- Liaise with ward, Speech and Language, and catering teams to ensure patients individual dietary needs are met
- Ensure adequate cleaning supplies, linen and equipment is availabl
- Be responsible for reporting any defects or incidents that occur
- Have good knowledge of COSHH and Health & Safety in the workplace
- Placing of orders and checking of deliveries
- Identify opportunities to work more sustainably and reduce waste
- Provide local induction to staff and annual refresher training in work processes and procedures
- To support the Facilities Team Leader to manage staff sickness
- To support the Facilities Team Leader to identify performance issues within the team
- Undertake audits within the job role such as waste, cleaning and equipment and input electronically.
Person Specification
Travel Requirements
Essential
- Own car driver/ ability to use public transport
Experience
Desirable
- Previous knowledge/experience of institutional cleaning practices
Person Specification
Travel Requirements
Essential
- Own car driver/ ability to use public transport
Experience
Desirable
- Previous knowledge/experience of institutional cleaning practices
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
