Housekeeping Assistant Band 2

Job summary

Important Please see attached document for the list of posts vacant - it is important to say which post you are applying for in the Supporting Information part of the application form

The post of the Hotel Services Housekeeping Assistant is to clean the hospital Wards, Clinics, Departments and Corridor areas in order that they are maintained to the highest standards of hygiene, environmental cleanliness and appearance.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work using a variety of equipment in order to carry out the full range of cleaning services required. Experience in domestic environment would be an advantage but not necessary as full training will be given ,to 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.

You must be able to demonstrate a flexible approach to changes in work area/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 have an understanding of excellent customer service - although this is not essential.

Please be aware that this is a very physical and demanding job and will require a lot of time on your feet.

About us

Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

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.

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.

This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.

The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).