Job summary
We believe our staff are our biggest asset. We want to develop a positive, inclusive, and caring culture that engages and inspires all our staff, with a clear focus on improvement. We are looking for highly motivated flexible individuals to join the large welcoming Housekeeping Team.
Main duties of the job
You will assist the Trust to maintain high standards of cleanliness on the wards and departments and be expected to deliver a quality cleaning service throughout the hospital in various areas from Theatres, to ward areas or public areas such as corridors & public toilets working alongside our clinical and other non-clinical colleagues to make a positive contribution to our patients and staff experience. The Housekeeping team deliver housekeeping services 247 within the Trust and you should possess excellent people skills, have a good command of both spoken and written English, and an ability to communicate well with others. You should be an enthusiastic team player with a positive "can-do" attitude. You will be hard working, committed person with a keen eye for detail and a fully flexible approach towards your work.
Previous applicants in the last 12 months need not apply
Positions on this advert are as follows:
2 x 11:00-19:00 Monday-Friday 37.5 hrs per week
Benefits include:
NHS pension
Dedicated training
Progression opportunities
Generous annual leave allowance
Enhanced rates of pay for Unsocial hours 20:00-06:00 Monday-Friday and weekends
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey.Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to or working towards NVQ Level 2 in Cleaning and Support Skills
- Level 1 in IT
Knowledge
Desirable
- Previous experience of cleaning in a Healthcare Environment
- Knowledge of health & safety in the workplace
- Understanding of infection control
- Previous knowledge of COSHH
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and service users
- Good organisational skills
- Educated to basic entrance level in English literacy and numeracy
- Able to operate and manipulate mechanical cleaning machines
- Able to tolerate exposure to unpleasant working conditions and bodily fluids
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to or working towards NVQ Level 2 in Cleaning and Support Skills
- Level 1 in IT
Knowledge
Desirable
- Previous experience of cleaning in a Healthcare Environment
- Knowledge of health & safety in the workplace
- Understanding of infection control
- Previous knowledge of COSHH
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and service users
- Good organisational skills
- Educated to basic entrance level in English literacy and numeracy
- Able to operate and manipulate mechanical cleaning machines
- Able to tolerate exposure to unpleasant working conditions and bodily fluids
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).
