Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Housekeeper

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Job summary

Housekeeper - Katherine House Hospice - Adderbury

We are currently looking to recruit a number of motivated individuals, who would like to make a difference to the patient experience by joining the Katherine House Hospice housekeeping team here at Adderbury.

Main duties of the job

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Housekeeper - Katherine House Hospice - Adderbury

Ever thought about working for the NHS?

If you have cleaning experience and enjoy working within a team why not consider becoming a Housekeeper.

Our team are responsible for providing and maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout the hospice, sometimes working on your own but often working as part of a team to provide a clean and safe environment for patents, staff and visitors.

Along with the cleaning tasks, Housekeepers also support the nursing team with the delivery of patient beverages.

If you feel you have these skills, along with a 'can do' attitude why not consider joining the team

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

Date posted

09 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum pro rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

321-EST-6881972-B2-PUB

Job locations

Horton General Hospital

Watts House

Banbury

OX16 9AL

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleaning in line with the National Specifications for Cleanliness in the NHS.

To work as an integral part of the team ensuring a high-quality service to patient.

To support ward staff in the delivery of protected patient mealtimes.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleaning in line with the National Specifications for Cleanliness in the NHS.

To work as an integral part of the team ensuring a high-quality service to patient.

To support ward staff in the delivery of protected patient mealtimes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable

NVQ or equivalent in cleaning and support services

desirable

Desirable

Previous experience of working in a housekeeping /domestic role
Previous experience of working within a healthcare environment

essential

Essential

Able to identify potential hazards in the workplace and have confidence to act on these effectively
Ability to read and understand written instruction
Ability to communicate using good verbal and written English
Has the physical ability to effectively perform the duties of the post
Ability to work under own initiative to achieve set target

Desirable

Presentable, Approachable, Flexible
Work independently, using own initiative, accepts feedback positively
Positive attitude and positive image
Resilient and calm under pressure
Drive and determination to see things through
Identify and resolve causes of conflict or resistance, logical
Reflects systematically on their performance and modifies behaviour accordingly
Flexible, adaptable in changing circumstances,
Demonstrates personal confidence

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable

NVQ or equivalent in cleaning and support services

desirable

Desirable

Previous experience of working in a housekeeping /domestic role
Previous experience of working within a healthcare environment

essential

Essential

Able to identify potential hazards in the workplace and have confidence to act on these effectively
Ability to read and understand written instruction
Ability to communicate using good verbal and written English
Has the physical ability to effectively perform the duties of the post
Ability to work under own initiative to achieve set target

Desirable

Presentable, Approachable, Flexible
Work independently, using own initiative, accepts feedback positively
Positive attitude and positive image
Resilient and calm under pressure
Drive and determination to see things through
Identify and resolve causes of conflict or resistance, logical
Reflects systematically on their performance and modifies behaviour accordingly
Flexible, adaptable in changing circumstances,
Demonstrates personal confidence

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 University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Horton General Hospital

Watts House

Banbury

OX16 9AL

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Horton General Hospital

Watts House

Banbury

OX16 9AL

Employer's website

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