Head Housekeeper -Warneford Hospital, Oxford

Oxford Health NHS Trust

The closing date is 12 November 2024

Job summary

We are recruiting for a Head Housekeeper to join our team at Highfield Adolescent Unit at the Warneford Hospital in Oxford to manage porters and cleaners in order to ensure all service standards are met and maintained.

The housekeeping team works closely with nursing staff to ensure a clean and safe environment for our patients as well as overseeing catering provisions. You'll organise rotas, order supplies as well as supervise and train staff.

If you're a strong team player, experienced in housekeeping within healthcare or hospitality, with excellent customer service and rota management skills then we would love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

  • Responsible for ensuring that a clean and safe environment is maintained at all times for both patients and staff, whilst also managing a small team of Housekeeping staff
  • Ordering supplies via the Trust E-ordering system, management of your team's rotas and supervision of staff
  • Staff training and induction

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties

About us

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
  • Individual and Trust wide learning and development
  • 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
  • NHS Discount
  • Pension scheme
  • Lease car scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Mental Health First Aiders
  • Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
  • Staff networking and support groups

Date posted

29 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum | pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-CS6506685-C

Job locations

Warneford Hospital

Warneford lane

Oxford

OX3 7JU


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ level 3 relevant certificate or relevant experience

Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of COSHH regulations

Desirable

  • Previous experience of supervising staff
  • Experience of working in a mental health care setting

Attributes

Essential

  • IT skills - basic knowledge of Microsoft word and excel
  • Good communication skills
  • Flexible working
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ level 3 relevant certificate or relevant experience

Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of COSHH regulations

Desirable

  • Previous experience of supervising staff
  • Experience of working in a mental health care setting

Attributes

Essential

  • IT skills - basic knowledge of Microsoft word and excel
  • Good communication skills
  • Flexible working

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Warneford Hospital

Warneford lane

Oxford

OX3 7JU


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Warneford Hospital

Warneford lane

Oxford

OX3 7JU


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Facilities Manager

Marie Dunstan

Marie.Dunstan@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

07920821149

Date posted

29 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum | pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-CS6506685-C

Job locations

Warneford Hospital

Warneford lane

Oxford

OX3 7JU


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