Job summary
Working with a small team of housekeepers and porters within the Wallingford Community Hospital, supported by the clinical team - providing portering and cleaning services to patients and staff.
Successful candidates will be reliable, flexible, and good team players who possess good interpersonal and communication skills and have previous experience of moving and Handling. The post is Part time - 15 hours per week, working Thursday and Fridays 7am-15.00pm.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be be responsible for receiving and checking food deliveries, checking delivery temperature and reporting discrepancies to head housekeeper.
You will be responsible for the recycling and collection of household waste/redundant furniture throughout the site and that it is stored appropriately prior to disposal.
You will ensure that the Hospital grounds are kept tidy and free of any hazards, ie removal of fallen leaves, pine cones and debris including removal of snow/ice from Hospital entrances, and grit where necessary.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidates will be providing a high-quality porter and cleaning service. The aim of this post is to ensure a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
If you have a proven track record of being able to deliver a high-quality portering and cleaning service this could be the role for you and we want to hear from you!
To work as part of the Facilities team to provide a comprehensive porter service to across the Trust. Please see attached JD/PS for full duties.
- All new starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process, aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale
- Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We are ambitious in our pursuit of excellence, driven by the belief that a fair, just and fully inclusive organisational culture enables our teams to deliver the best quality of care and services possible and we work hard to ensure that our diverse workforce reflects the communities that we serve.
- We welcome applications from all sections of the community, are an Equal Opportunities employer with a number of internal networking groups to support our employees and where possible will always look to make reasonable adjustments in order that you can fulfil the role to recognise your full potential. All our employees are committed to demonstrating through their behaviour our core values safe, caring and excellent.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidates will be providing a high-quality porter and cleaning service. The aim of this post is to ensure a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
If you have a proven track record of being able to deliver a high-quality portering and cleaning service this could be the role for you and we want to hear from you!
To work as part of the Facilities team to provide a comprehensive porter service to across the Trust. Please see attached JD/PS for full duties.
- All new starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process, aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale
- Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We are ambitious in our pursuit of excellence, driven by the belief that a fair, just and fully inclusive organisational culture enables our teams to deliver the best quality of care and services possible and we work hard to ensure that our diverse workforce reflects the communities that we serve.
- We welcome applications from all sections of the community, are an Equal Opportunities employer with a number of internal networking groups to support our employees and where possible will always look to make reasonable adjustments in order that you can fulfil the role to recognise your full potential. All our employees are committed to demonstrating through their behaviour our core values safe, caring and excellent.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Ability to pass Numeracy & Literacy test
- Educated to GCSE Level
Desirable
- Knowledge of Basic Health & Safety Regulations
Experience
Essential
- Experience of moving & handling activities
- Basic Cleaning Skills
- Some knowledge of cleaning chemical/materials
Desirable
- Previous experience as porter/cleaner
- Experience in food handling
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own or as part of a team
- Good communication skills
- Good Organisational skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Ability to pass Numeracy & Literacy test
- Educated to GCSE Level
Desirable
- Knowledge of Basic Health & Safety Regulations
Experience
Essential
- Experience of moving & handling activities
- Basic Cleaning Skills
- Some knowledge of cleaning chemical/materials
Desirable
- Previous experience as porter/cleaner
- Experience in food handling
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own or as part of a team
- Good communication skills
- Good Organisational skills
Desirable
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.
