Housekeeper - Oxford Clinic - Littlemore - Oxford

Oxford Health NHS Trust

The closing date is 22 April 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a Housekeeper to join our team at the Oxford Clinic in Littlemore to provide a safe and clean environment for patients and staff.

The Oxford Clinicis a medium secure male unit with up to 32 inpatients across three wards including acute, rehab and specialist wards with individuals detained under the Mental Health Act and/or the criminal justice system.

We're looking for team players who are flexible and reliable, with good interpersonal and communication skills. The role involves working 7am until 12pm Monday to Friday (weekends and banks holidays are paid at an enhanced rate).

You'll be a key part of improving our patient experience by providing a high-quality housekeeping service ensuring a clean and safe environment for all. You'll also be carrying out terminal and enhanced cleaning.

If you have experience in delivering high-quality cleaning and would like to make an difference to mental health care in the NHS, we would love to hear from you! We can provide training required for all aspects of this role so please do consider applying, even if you don't have a lot of experience in this area.This role includes an RSU allowance of £1,446 pro rata on top of your salary

Main duties of the job

Plan own work in-line with the daily cleaning routines and cleaning tasks as per rota
Carry out terminal and enhanced cleans as per local procedures
Participate in cleaning audits as necessary
Handle and remove waste in line with segregation processes and procedures.

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

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast 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"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted

01 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year plus an RSU allowance of £1,446 pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

267-CS7091578

Job locations

Oxford Clinic, Littlemore Mental Health Centre

Sandford Road

Oxford

OX4 4XN

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Some knowledge of cleaning chemicals

Qualifications

Essential

Basic cleaning skills

Desirable

To demonstrate an interest in learning /further training

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

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.