Job summary We are recruiting for a Housekeeper to join our highly-motivated and dedicated team across the Trust providing an excellent service across Mental Health and Community hospital wards.This is a part-time role (25 hours per week) based at our Bicester Community Hospital.
You'll be carrying out daily cleaning tasks across wards and preparing cook/chill meals.
Shift patterns include working early and late shifts, weekends, and bank holidays over a rolling rota, whereby weekend and banks holidays are paid at an enhanced rate.Opportunities for extra hours may also be available so flexibility is required.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 Carry out daily cleaning routines as scheduled Carry out terminal and enhanced cleans as per local procedures Handle andremove waste in line with segregation processes and procedures Unpack and stack all linen and laundry Regeneratecook/chill meals recording the temperatures of food at stages defined as appropriate within the relevant wards Ensure kitchen equipment, regeneration equipment and all surfacesare clean at all times Set up dining room, beverage/food trolleys as and whenrequired Ensure food is supplied to wards at the correct times for service and all waste food is discarded and recordedimmediately after service Ensurethe dining room is cleaned after each meal Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties 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 possibleOur 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 progressionAccess to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceNHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailersCompetitive pension schemeLease car schemeCycle to work schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeMental Health First AidersStaff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role Person Specification Knowledge Essential Knowledge of basic health & safety regulations Experience Essential Experience of moving & handling activities Basic cleaning skills Knowledge of cleaning materials Desirable Previous experience as a housekeeper/cleaner To work towards food hygiene training Skills Essential Ability to work on own as well as part of a team Flexible approach Good organisational skills Ability to communicate with staff on all levels Desirable Basic computer skills Interpersonal Skills Essential Demonstrable team player Ability to undertake moving and handling tasks Ability to prioritise workload