Job summary
We are looking for friendly, reliable and hard-working candidates who will be flexible, and organized with good interpersonal and communication skills.
All general housekeeping duties will be required within a mental health inpatient environment to set procedures and to ensure the cleanliness of a hospital environment is maintained to a high standard in accordance with CoSHH, Health and Safety and Infection Control measures in place. This will additionally include the support and serving of patient mealtimes, therefore direct patient contact will be required.You will be a team player and have the ability to use your initiative to prioritise and organise daily duties, whilst maintaining the Trust Values (Compassion, Pride, Integrity, Valuing Everybody, Innovation and Collaboration).
The unit is operational 7 days a week therefore weekend and bank holiday cover will be required to ensure that we have sufficient housekeeping services at all times. There is a mixture of shifts between 7 am and 6pmEarly shifts are 7-3 and late shifts 10-6pmIf you have experience of being able to deliver cleaning to a high started and enjoy working as part of a team then this could be the role for you.
Due to the UKVI immigration changes we are no longer able to offer sponsorship for this role. Please provide details of the visa type and expiry date in your application. Failure to provide the required information will result in your application being rejected.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is part of a team of housekeepers who are responsible to the Housekeeping Supervisor.
About us
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,900 staff, and serving a population of over 768,400, our people lie at the heart of everything we do.
You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of 'outstanding' for well-led and 'good' overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We're really proud of this!
We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff.
Whether you're taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire has arange of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that's friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life.Visitbeinlincolnshire.comto find out more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Achieve and maintain high standards of cleanliness at all times, in line with NHS National Standards of Cleanliness and Infection Control policy:
Use of all cleaning equipment and materials appropriately and effectively to provide a clean and safe environment
Cleaning of all areas within the unit, both on the wards and the off-ward areas as defined in the cleaning schedules
Daily inspection of electrical cleaning equipment prior to use and the reporting of any faults as appropriate
Disposal of all waste in accordance with trust policies
Damp dusting of all fixtures and fitting/internal glass
Ensure all soft furnishings, curtains and soft flooring are cleaned and maintained as required.
Change curtains when required and rehang as necessary.
Any other duties as related to housekeeping within the unit.
Prepare and regenerate meals for patients. Maintain all food safety records in line with Food Safety Manual, Catering Policy, and all food safety legislation.
Ensure the patient area is readied for meal service, and clear related crockery/cutlery etc after meal service, ensuring these are washed appropriately.
Maintain stocks of cleaning materials on wards and in admin areas.
Report any issues/damage to the environment/furniture, etc., to the Housekeeping Supervisor/Ward Manager.
Ensure all stocks of linen are maintained and laundered in line with appropriate policies.
Comply with and carry out safe practice in accordance with Trust policies and procedures, appropriate Codes of Conduct, the Mental Health Act (1983) and other relevant national and local guidance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Achieve and maintain high standards of cleanliness at all times, in line with NHS National Standards of Cleanliness and Infection Control policy:
Use of all cleaning equipment and materials appropriately and effectively to provide a clean and safe environment
Cleaning of all areas within the unit, both on the wards and the off-ward areas as defined in the cleaning schedules
Daily inspection of electrical cleaning equipment prior to use and the reporting of any faults as appropriate
Disposal of all waste in accordance with trust policies
Damp dusting of all fixtures and fitting/internal glass
Ensure all soft furnishings, curtains and soft flooring are cleaned and maintained as required.
Change curtains when required and rehang as necessary.
Any other duties as related to housekeeping within the unit.
Prepare and regenerate meals for patients. Maintain all food safety records in line with Food Safety Manual, Catering Policy, and all food safety legislation.
Ensure the patient area is readied for meal service, and clear related crockery/cutlery etc after meal service, ensuring these are washed appropriately.
Maintain stocks of cleaning materials on wards and in admin areas.
Report any issues/damage to the environment/furniture, etc., to the Housekeeping Supervisor/Ward Manager.
Ensure all stocks of linen are maintained and laundered in line with appropriate policies.
Comply with and carry out safe practice in accordance with Trust policies and procedures, appropriate Codes of Conduct, the Mental Health Act (1983) and other relevant national and local guidance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 Food Safety qualification, or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Basic Health & Safety Awareness
- Chemical/CoSHH awareness
- Moving & Handling Training
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience within a cleaning/housekeeping role
Desirable
- Previous experience within an NHS/care environment
- Food handling/hygiene experience.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to clean to a high standard when working within the team or working on their own
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS procedures
- Able to demonstrate or have knowledge of cleaning techniques/equipment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 Food Safety qualification, or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Basic Health & Safety Awareness
- Chemical/CoSHH awareness
- Moving & Handling Training
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience within a cleaning/housekeeping role
Desirable
- Previous experience within an NHS/care environment
- Food handling/hygiene experience.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to clean to a high standard when working within the team or working on their own
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS procedures
- Able to demonstrate or have knowledge of cleaning techniques/equipment
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.
