United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Housekeeping Assistant - Band 2

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Job summary

We are looking for housekeepers to join our existing housekeeping team working in the UTC at Grantham Hospital, to ensure all areas are kept to the highest standards of hygiene and appearance.

The successful candidates will work using a variety of equipment in order to carry out the full range of cleaning services required. You must have experience in domestic environment, be able to follow written and verbal instructions regarding use of cleaning chemicals and will be able to demonstrate both the ability to prioritise tasks and the ability to work with minimum supervision, reporting to the Supervisor/Ward Sister.

Post 1/2

2 x week rota

Week 1 18.00 - 21.00 Tues/Wed 13.30 - 21.00 Sat/Sun

Week 2 18.00 - 21.00 Mon 13.30 - 21.00 Thur/Fri

Total Hours: 18.50

Post 3

6.00 - 13.30 Fri /Sat

Total Hours; 14

Main duties of the job

Supporting the provision of a wide range of Cleaning services to Trust standards and specifications, under the direction of the Supervisor / Chargehand or Department Manager, and to promote excellent standards of team working and Customer Care.

You must be able to demonstrate a flexible approach to changes in workload/duties/priorities, and be able to demonstrate the ability to react sensitively to meet a wide range of differing needs together with a positive approach to team working and/or lone working and demonstrate a high standard of interpersonal skills. Ideally, you will also have basic food hygiene knowledge, and an understanding of excellent customer service - although this is not essential.

Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting is desirable. We can offer you an induction programme, followed by full training, uniform, pension scheme and opportunities for career development within the NHS.

About us

What's the hospital like?

Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.

Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city, and with the opening of the new medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. This district general hospital serves the city of Lincoln and the North Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

Louth Hospital is set on the edge of the Wolds and serves the communities of Louth and the local area. It provides a number of services, including an outpatient department, diagnostic and surgical procedures, as well as a surgical ward.

If you want to make a difference and be part of something new and exciting, we would love to hear from you. So, what are you waiting for?!

One Trust, Endless opportunities

Details

Date posted

04 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£8,356 to £11,042 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

357-GR-1934-23

Job locations

Grantham Hospital

Manthorpe Road

Grantham

NG31 8DG


Job description

Job responsibilities

What should you do next?

Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!

Job description

Job responsibilities

What should you do next?

Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oBasic general secondary education in English and Maths
  • oKnowledge of cleaning and food handling procedures
  • oKnowledge of CoSHH and food hygiene procedures; induction and job training

Desirable

  • oNVQ Level 2 Support Services or equivalent
  • oBasic Food Hygiene certificate

Previous Experience

Essential

  • oMust be able to demonstrate previous experience of housekeeping in a domestic environment

Desirable

  • oBe able to demonstrate previous experience of Housekeeping
  • oCustomer Service training
  • oKnowledge of/training in Moving/Handling techniques

Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

  • oBe able to demonstrate use of initiative in problem solving
  • oBe able to demonstrate ability to prioritise tasks
  • oDemonstrate understanding of/training in COSHH
  • oBe able to demonstrate ability to work with minimum supervision
  • oBe able to demonstrate a high standard of interpersonal skills
  • oBe able to demonstrate a positive approach to team working and/or lone working.
  • oBe able to demonstrate literacy, numeracy and comprehension of written instructions sufficient to follow instructions on cleaning chemical containers
  • oAwareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda.
  • oAbility to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: oPatient Centred oSafety oCompassion oRespect and oExcellence

Specific Requirements

Essential

  • oBe able to demonstrate a flexible approach to changes in workload/duties/priorities
  • oBe able to demonstrate the ability to react quickly sensitively to meet a wide range of differing needs
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oBasic general secondary education in English and Maths
  • oKnowledge of cleaning and food handling procedures
  • oKnowledge of CoSHH and food hygiene procedures; induction and job training

Desirable

  • oNVQ Level 2 Support Services or equivalent
  • oBasic Food Hygiene certificate

Previous Experience

Essential

  • oMust be able to demonstrate previous experience of housekeeping in a domestic environment

Desirable

  • oBe able to demonstrate previous experience of Housekeeping
  • oCustomer Service training
  • oKnowledge of/training in Moving/Handling techniques

Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

  • oBe able to demonstrate use of initiative in problem solving
  • oBe able to demonstrate ability to prioritise tasks
  • oDemonstrate understanding of/training in COSHH
  • oBe able to demonstrate ability to work with minimum supervision
  • oBe able to demonstrate a high standard of interpersonal skills
  • oBe able to demonstrate a positive approach to team working and/or lone working.
  • oBe able to demonstrate literacy, numeracy and comprehension of written instructions sufficient to follow instructions on cleaning chemical containers
  • oAwareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda.
  • oAbility to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: oPatient Centred oSafety oCompassion oRespect and oExcellence

Specific Requirements

Essential

  • oBe able to demonstrate a flexible approach to changes in workload/duties/priorities
  • oBe able to demonstrate the ability to react quickly sensitively to meet a wide range of differing needs

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.

Employer details

Employer name

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Grantham Hospital

Manthorpe Road

Grantham

NG31 8DG


Employer's website

https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Grantham Hospital

Manthorpe Road

Grantham

NG31 8DG


Employer's website

https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Housekeeping Supervisor

Susan Storey

susan.storey@ULH.nhs.uk

01476464018

Details

Date posted

04 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£8,356 to £11,042 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

357-GR-1934-23

Job locations

Grantham Hospital

Manthorpe Road

Grantham

NG31 8DG


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