Job summary
We require friendly and enthusiastic individuals to join a highly motivated and dedicated team of Housekeepers across the Trust, including mental health wards.
This role adds to the patients experience by providing a high-quality cleaning and catering service. The aim will be to ensure a clean safe environment and catering provision for clients, of which in-house training can be provided.
If you have a proven track record of being able to deliver a high-quality cleaning service this could be the role for you and we want to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining the patient rooms, public areas, back of house areas such as linen room and laundry areas, according to Trust policy and procedures at a level that meets or exceeds National Cleanliness Standards.
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
- To carry out daily cleaning routines in line with national cleaning standards.
- To carry out cleaning tasks as per schedule.
- To handle and remove waste in line with segregation processes and procedures
- To regenerate cook/chill meals recording the temperatures of food at stages defined as appropriate within the relevant wards. To ensure food is ready to be served at the correct times for service and all waste food is discarded immediately after service.
- To ensure kitchen equipment, regeneration equipment and all surfaces are always clean.
- To ensure the dining room is cleaned after each meal.
- To wash-up and check all cutlery and crockery and kitchen utensils after meals, any discrepancies to then be highlighted to the clinical team.
- Ensure all food items are correctly stored and there are adequate supplies.
- To follow hygiene regulations.
- To follow Health & Safety regulations.
- Other duties associated with ward activities.
- To provide cover for colleagues during absences.
- To ensure cleaning trolleys are fully stocked with sufficient cleaning materials, equipment to clean each area.
- To ensure all cleaning materials are used as directed and secured securely and safely in compliance with COSHH folder & COSHH regulations.
- Observes correct procedures upon entering a patients room
- Report any damages or hazards that are present in patient room, i.e., burnt out light bulbs, broken furniture, broken fixtures, etc. to Head Housekeeper
- To ensure that all equipment used is fit for purpose and report any damaged or out of date PAT tested machinery to Head housekeeper.
- To ensure correct procedures are followed when cleaning in patient areas
- Adheres to all policies and procedures relevant to the role
- To ensure that all mandatory training and task specific training is attended as required for the role
- To be aware of local health & Safety procedures including fire evacuation procedures.
- To report personal accidents or injuries to be recorded and reported following the correct process.
- Follow safety and security policies and procedures specific to service
- Knowledge of all fire prevention and emergency policies and procedures
- Utilises protective equipment
- Report substandard (unsafe) conditions to Head Housekeeper
- Attend Trust induction and training
- To carry out any additional related duties requested by head housekeeper
- Assists other housekeeping personnel when needed
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To carry out daily cleaning routines in line with national cleaning standards.
- To carry out cleaning tasks as per schedule.
- To handle and remove waste in line with segregation processes and procedures
- To regenerate cook/chill meals recording the temperatures of food at stages defined as appropriate within the relevant wards. To ensure food is ready to be served at the correct times for service and all waste food is discarded immediately after service.
- To ensure kitchen equipment, regeneration equipment and all surfaces are always clean.
- To ensure the dining room is cleaned after each meal.
- To wash-up and check all cutlery and crockery and kitchen utensils after meals, any discrepancies to then be highlighted to the clinical team.
- Ensure all food items are correctly stored and there are adequate supplies.
- To follow hygiene regulations.
- To follow Health & Safety regulations.
- Other duties associated with ward activities.
- To provide cover for colleagues during absences.
- To ensure cleaning trolleys are fully stocked with sufficient cleaning materials, equipment to clean each area.
- To ensure all cleaning materials are used as directed and secured securely and safely in compliance with COSHH folder & COSHH regulations.
- Observes correct procedures upon entering a patients room
- Report any damages or hazards that are present in patient room, i.e., burnt out light bulbs, broken furniture, broken fixtures, etc. to Head Housekeeper
- To ensure that all equipment used is fit for purpose and report any damaged or out of date PAT tested machinery to Head housekeeper.
- To ensure correct procedures are followed when cleaning in patient areas
- Adheres to all policies and procedures relevant to the role
- To ensure that all mandatory training and task specific training is attended as required for the role
- To be aware of local health & Safety procedures including fire evacuation procedures.
- To report personal accidents or injuries to be recorded and reported following the correct process.
- Follow safety and security policies and procedures specific to service
- Knowledge of all fire prevention and emergency policies and procedures
- Utilises protective equipment
- Report substandard (unsafe) conditions to Head Housekeeper
- Attend Trust induction and training
- To carry out any additional related duties requested by head housekeeper
- Assists other housekeeping personnel when needed
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Desirable
communication
Essential
Desirable
flexible
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Desirable
communication
Essential
Desirable
flexible
Essential
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.
