Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Housekeeping Assistant, ALX

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Job summary

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust prides itself as an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all areas of the local community irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or sexual orientation. We are a recognised top employer for working families; supporting flexible working arrangements, excellent training and educational opportunities, career progression, subsidised restaurant and a Pension Scheme.

The role of housekeeper is an opportunity to join a large team of dedicated staff. The role of a housekeeper is essential in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. You would be involved in cleaning all areas of the hospital including areas which require specialist cleaning such as theatres, the hospital sterilization unit and isolation rooms. The role is varied and staff may be expected to work as part of a team or alone.

The cleaning service operates 24/7 and uses a variety of different equipment both manual and mechanical.

All aspects of training will be covered and you will be joining a supportive and friendly team where all our staff are valued for the contribution they make in maintaining high standards of cleaning.

Main duties of the job

The duties include general cleaning duties on wards and departments throughout the hospital. A cleaning service is also provided to the staff residential accommodation. Some areas require specialist cleaning including theatres, hospital sterilisation unit and isolation rooms.

About us

Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is nearly 6,800 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Our objectives are simple:

Best services for local people
Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
Best use of resources
Best people

Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.

Date posted

10 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9365-23-3141-2

Job locations

The Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

Redditch

Worcestershire

B98 7UB

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work under guidance from the Facilities Team leader, Facilities Housekeeper and Facilities Manager where applicable.

Maintaining a clean safe environment using correct the cleaning techniques and cleaning frequencies.

The post holder will be required to report faults and defects.

Completion of all mandatory training required within the job role, such as COSHH, safe use of equipment, moving and handling, food hygiene etc.

Have a basic understanding of IT.

Completion of all Trust required monitoring sheets and documentation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work under guidance from the Facilities Team leader, Facilities Housekeeper and Facilities Manager where applicable.

Maintaining a clean safe environment using correct the cleaning techniques and cleaning frequencies.

The post holder will be required to report faults and defects.

Completion of all mandatory training required within the job role, such as COSHH, safe use of equipment, moving and handling, food hygiene etc.

Have a basic understanding of IT.

Completion of all Trust required monitoring sheets and documentation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

Qualified NVQ level 2
Qualified in COSHH
Have basic IT skills
Have good written and verbal communication skills

Other Job Requirements

Essential

Flexibility and positive attitude
Eye for detail
Well organised

Experience

Desirable

Experience of cleaning/portering in a commercial environment
Understanding of Health & Safety in the workplace including Infection Control and moving and handling procedures
COSHH - on the job or certificated
Flexibility and positive, can do attitude
Well organised
Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously
Good verbal and written communication skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

Qualified NVQ level 2
Qualified in COSHH
Have basic IT skills
Have good written and verbal communication skills

Other Job Requirements

Essential

Flexibility and positive attitude
Eye for detail
Well organised

Experience

Desirable

Experience of cleaning/portering in a commercial environment
Understanding of Health & Safety in the workplace including Infection Control and moving and handling procedures
COSHH - on the job or certificated
Flexibility and positive, can do attitude
Well organised
Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously
Good verbal and written communication skills

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

The Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

Redditch

Worcestershire

B98 7UB

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

The Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

Redditch

Worcestershire

B98 7UB

Employer's website

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