Housekeeping Assistant - Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Job summary

Do you have a can-do attitude and take pride in your work?

University Hospitals Dorset are looking for housekeeping assistants to join #TeamUHD.

We are looking for a highly motivated and organised persons, who will become part of a team of Housekeeping Assistants who facilitate the flow of patients throughout the hospital.

You'll be organised and able to communicate effectively - ensuring wards and departments are cleaned and maintained to a high standard.

Duties include:

• To work as part of a team or alone, providing a high standard of domestic service to patients, staff and visitors within Clinical/Non Clinical Wards/Departments and Theatres.
• Delivering prioritised cleans, ensuring patient flow throughout the hospitals.

Permanent role available:

Monday to Friday 07:00-15:00 = 37.5 hours per week (full-time)

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date: 11th and 12th April 2024

Main duties of the job

To work as part of a team or alone, providing a high standard of domestic service to patients, staff and visitors within Clinical/Non Clinical Wards/Departments and Theatres.

You will be following the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2021 to deliver the high standards we would all expect when using a hospital. Fully supported by a team of supervisors to guide you through training and full understanding of your important role within our team.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.

What we can offer you in return:

• Enhanced annual leave (pro-rata for part-time)
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• NHS discounts at thousands of retailers
• Working with a friendly, inclusive team

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.