Oxford Health NHS Trust

Housekeeper - Warneford Hospital, Oxford

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Job summary

We require a friendly and enthusiastic individual to join a highly motivated, dedicated team of Housekeepers at Warneford Hospital.

This role adds to the patients experience by providing a high-quality cleaning and catering service. The aim will be to ensure a clean safe environment and catering provision for clients, of which in-house training will be provided.

If you have a proven track record of being able to deliver a high-quality cleaning service, this could be the role for you and we want to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining the patient rooms, public areas, back of house areas such as linen room and laundry areas, according to Trust policy and procedures at a level that meets or exceeds National Cleanliness standards.

The successful candidate needs to be a team player who will be flexible and reliable, with good interpersonal and communication skills.

About us

The post involves shift working including lates, earlies, weekends, and bank holidays over a rolling rota, whereby weekend and banks holidays are paid at an enhanced rate.

You may be asked to work extra so flexibility is required.

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides 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
Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted

27 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Per annum | Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-CS5278515-C

Job locations

Highfield, and New PICU unit

Warneford lane

Oxford

OX3 7JU

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To carry out daily cleaning routines as scheduled.

To carry out cleaning tasks as per rota.

To handle and remove waste in line with segregation processes and procedures.

To unpack and stack all linen and laundry.

To regenerate cook/chill meals recording the temperatures of food at stages defined as appropriate within the relevant wards.

To ensure kitchen equipment, regeneration equipment and all surfaces are clean at all times.

To ensure food is ready to be served at the correct times for service and all waste food is discarded immediately after service.

To ensure the dining room is cleaned after each meal.

To wash-up and account for all cutlery and crockery and kitchen utensils after meals and breaks.

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To carry out daily cleaning routines as scheduled.

To carry out cleaning tasks as per rota.

To handle and remove waste in line with segregation processes and procedures.

To unpack and stack all linen and laundry.

To regenerate cook/chill meals recording the temperatures of food at stages defined as appropriate within the relevant wards.

To ensure kitchen equipment, regeneration equipment and all surfaces are clean at all times.

To ensure food is ready to be served at the correct times for service and all waste food is discarded immediately after service.

To ensure the dining room is cleaned after each meal.

To wash-up and account for all cutlery and crockery and kitchen utensils after meals and breaks.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Some knowledge of cleaning chemicals.

Qualifications

Essential

Basic cleaning skills.

Desirable

To demonstrate an interest in learning /further training.

aptitude and skills

Essential

Good communication skills.
Ability to communicate sensitively with people who have mental health concerns.
An understanding of the principles of delivering quality customer service.
Flexible.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Some knowledge of cleaning chemicals.

Qualifications

Essential

Basic cleaning skills.

Desirable

To demonstrate an interest in learning /further training.

aptitude and skills

Essential

Good communication skills.
Ability to communicate sensitively with people who have mental health concerns.
An understanding of the principles of delivering quality customer service.
Flexible.

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.