Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic person to join our Therapy services team as a Housekeeper to help provide and maintain a clean and safe environment for our patients and staff across the Therapy Department.
The Therapy team provide both an In and Outpatient service within the hospital. The inpatient service runs 7 days a week and the outpatient service runs Monday to Fridays 7.30am - 5.30pm
Duties will be varied but include:
Upholding and maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in all therapy managed areas including gyms, OP areas, hydrotherapy, kitchens, and staff roomsEnsuring all equipment is kept clean and safe, reporting any faults or concerns immediately to a therapist or manager.Ensuring the department is safe and tidy at all times, e.g., remove clutter, tidy notice boards.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder must have good communication and interpersonal skills and a flexible approach to work. In addition to this the candidate must be able to demonstrate experience including customer care, team working and health and safety awareness. They must also have the ability to prioritise and multi-task in a busy environment.
We are looking for someone who can work mornings Monday to Friday (roughly 5 hours per day).
If you are versatile, flexible, and hardworking and enjoy working in a busy environment then we look forward to hearing from you.
Please contact Sheleen.McCarthy@uhs.nhs.uk for further information
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder must have good communication and interpersonal skills and a flexible approach to work. In addition to this the candidate must be able to demonstrate experience including customer care, team working and health and safety awareness. They must also have the ability to prioritise and multi-task in a busy environment.
We are looking for someone who can work mornings Monday to Friday (roughly 5 hours per day).
If you are versatile, flexible, and hardworking and enjoy working in a busy environment then we look forward to hearing from you.
Please contact Sheleen.McCarthy@uhs.nhs.uk for further information
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to work towards
- Customer Service experience
- Demonstrate ability to work autonomously
Desirable
- Previous Housekeeping experience
- Knowledge of, or training in, manual handling techniques
- Understanding of, or training in, COSHH
Skills
Essential
- Admin and clerical skills
- Customer service
- Interpersonal skills
- Motivational
- Self-motivated
- Teamwork
- Working autonomously
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to work towards
- Customer Service experience
- Demonstrate ability to work autonomously
Desirable
- Previous Housekeeping experience
- Knowledge of, or training in, manual handling techniques
- Understanding of, or training in, COSHH
Skills
Essential
- Admin and clerical skills
- Customer service
- Interpersonal skills
- Motivational
- Self-motivated
- Teamwork
- Working autonomously
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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).
