Job summary
#hellomyname is Chris Giles and I am the Assistant Housekeeping Manager at the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.
Our Housekeepers are responsible for contributing to the provision of a clean, safe and comfortable environment for our patients, staff and visitors and we are looking to expand our team.
We are looking for staff to work the following shifts:-
- 4 x 37.5 hpw - 7am till 3pm
- 2 x 20 hpw - 5pm-9pm
- 2 17.5 hpw - 5pm-9pm
Whilst it would be helpful if you had experience of cleaning within a domestic or commercial environment, full induction and ongoing training will be provided. There is also the opportunity of further training and development.
So, if you are a reliable, hardworking individual, have a great eye for detail together with a good level of written and spoken English, then why not come and join our Housekeeping team.
PLEASE NOTE
This post involves frequent manual handling duties (including lifting, pushing, bending, twisting etc) therefore it is very important that you read the job description for this post before you apply.
Main duties of the job
General tasks
- Clean/dry mop floors, spot clean floors and remove spillages.
- High and low dusting
- Damp dusting furniture, fixtures, fittings and ledges.
- High frequency touchpoint cleans
- Spot clean internal glass as necessary.
- Clean Telephones
- Clean wash hand basins, sinks, showers, WC's and fittings. Replenish supplies
- Clean and refill soap dispensers and paper towel holders.
- Collect and dispose of rubbish, clean bins
- Assist with the serving of patient meals and making of patient drinks.
- Routine curtain changes
- Clean domestic equipment and storage areas
General tasks with further training
- Use polishing/scrubbing machines for maintenance of hard floors
- Use extraction machine for carpet/upholstery cleaning
- Use steam cleaners as required
- Use ride on cleaning equipment; sweeper, scrubber dryer, burnisher
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Educated to Level 1 or equivalent experience.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of National Standard of Cleanliness
- Awareness of NHS Colour Coding procedure
- Good knowledge of cleaning methods and procedures
- COSHH and Health and Safety legislation knowledge.
Desirable
- Awareness of PLACE Inspections
- Previous NHS cleaning experience
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills (written & verbal).
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good Customer Care skills
- Ability to work within tight deadlines
- Displays an understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
- Able to use cleaning tools and assemble/dismantle cleaning equipment
- Able to bend, stretch and lift items and push/move equipment and furniture ensuring correct manual handling techniques are followed.
Desirable
- Basic understanding of using a computer and programs such as Word, Excel & Outlook
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Able to work without supervision
- Able to work in a demanding environment.
- Self-motivated, punctual, reliable, and trustworthy
- Adaptable to change
- Able to work in a hospital ward environment.
- Presentable, polite with a friendly manner.
- Flexible approach to working hours/ duties
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Educated to Level 1 or equivalent experience.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of National Standard of Cleanliness
- Awareness of NHS Colour Coding procedure
- Good knowledge of cleaning methods and procedures
- COSHH and Health and Safety legislation knowledge.
Desirable
- Awareness of PLACE Inspections
- Previous NHS cleaning experience
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills (written & verbal).
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good Customer Care skills
- Ability to work within tight deadlines
- Displays an understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
- Able to use cleaning tools and assemble/dismantle cleaning equipment
- Able to bend, stretch and lift items and push/move equipment and furniture ensuring correct manual handling techniques are followed.
Desirable
- Basic understanding of using a computer and programs such as Word, Excel & Outlook
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Able to work without supervision
- Able to work in a demanding environment.
- Self-motivated, punctual, reliable, and trustworthy
- Adaptable to change
- Able to work in a hospital ward environment.
- Presentable, polite with a friendly manner.
- Flexible approach to working hours/ duties
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
