Housekeeper - North Cotswolds Hospital

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Work as a member of the Estates & Facilities Team in all areas of the site. Facilities Assistants will be expected to demonstrate a flexible attitude to their work to meet the needs of the service.

Maintains a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness, as defined within the National Specification of Cleanliness.

Prepares and presents patient meals and beverages in inpatient areas in accordance with Food Hygiene procedures.

Main duties of the job

Ensure the cleanliness of the environment in accordance with the National Specification of Cleanliness 2007 or equivalent and to the agreed work schedules. The post holder will clean all areas of the site using a range of methods e.g. High dusting, damp dusting, vacuuming and mopping, in line with the NHS Cleaning Manual.
Be responsible for maintaining and replenishing stocks of consumable items used within the department, i.e.: paper hand towels, soap, in a safe and responsible manner.
Adhere to all aspects of Infection Control in all areas of work, including the use of colour coded equipment to ensure there is no spread of infection.
Follow local procedures for reporting areas cleaned and highlighting issues which have prevented duties being carried out.
Undertake enhanced cleaning duties under the direction of the Facilities Superviso

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

About us

We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust.

The annual NHS Staff Surveygives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that:

89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users;
73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work;
82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority;
76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative

Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work.

Date posted

20 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

327-24-545-C

Job locations

North Cotswold Hosptial

Stow Road

Moreton in Marsh

GL56 0DS

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work as a member of the Estates & Facilities Team in all areas of the site. FacilitiesAssistants will be expected to demonstrate a flexible attitude to their work to meet the needs of the service.
Maintains a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness, as defined within the National Specification of Cleanliness.
Prepares and presents patient meals and beverages in inpatient areas in accordance with Food Hygiene procedures.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work as a member of the Estates & Facilities Team in all areas of the site. FacilitiesAssistants will be expected to demonstrate a flexible attitude to their work to meet the needs of the service.
Maintains a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness, as defined within the National Specification of Cleanliness.
Prepares and presents patient meals and beverages in inpatient areas in accordance with Food Hygiene procedures.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Basic understanding of cleaning and catering procedures

Desirable

Previous experience of cleaning and catering duties within a similar working environment.
Knowledge and understanding of COSHH (training will be given)
Knowledge and understanding of the importance of Food Hygiene.
Understanding of safe Manual Handling procedures.

Qualifications

Essential

Basic level of education.

Desirable

NVQ Level 1 in Cleaning or equivalent qualification or experience.
Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate (training will be given; willing to complete and pass)

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Basic understanding of cleaning and catering procedures

Desirable

Previous experience of cleaning and catering duties within a similar working environment.
Knowledge and understanding of COSHH (training will be given)
Knowledge and understanding of the importance of Food Hygiene.
Understanding of safe Manual Handling procedures.

Qualifications

Essential

Basic level of education.

Desirable

NVQ Level 1 in Cleaning or equivalent qualification or experience.
Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate (training will be given; willing to complete and pass)

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.