Bank Housekeeper

Bank Housekeeper | Private Hospital | Dunedin, Reading | flexible working

Spire Dunedin Hospital is seeking a dedicated and motivated Housekeeper/Cleaner to join our Housekeeping Team on a bank contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and creating a welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and colleagues.

As a Housekeeper/Cleaner, you will play a vital role in ensuring the hospital remains clean, safe, and hygienic at all times, supporting the delivery of outstanding patient care within a professional healthcare setting.

This flexible bank position is ideal for someone who is reliable, hardworking, and committed to delivering exceptional service

Spire Dunedin Hospital has been serving the Reading community for over 100 years, as a first-class medical facility. Based in the heart of Reading, the hospital has two theatres, 16 inpatient beds, three recovery bays, Oncology services and an Endoscopy Suite.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Complete cleaning schedules related to the shift, ensuring rooms are ready set to the correct layout as needed
• Cleaning and maintaining bedrooms, offices, public areas, sterile services department and public toilets within the hospital
• To work in close liaison with the clinical staff dealing with the varying needs of the hospital
• Compliance with all Health and Safety at Work Regulations including COSHH.
• Carry out any other duties that reasonably falls within the general nature and level of responsibility of the post.

Who we're looking for:

• Previous experience in hospitality and/or housekeeping is desirable
• No formal qualifications are required, and full training will be provided.
• Good knowledge of COSHH and Health & Safety regulations would be beneficial.
• You must have excellent communication skills and be able to communicate well with other members of staff and patients in a professional manner.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Capable of working on own initiative and with a methodical approach to work
• Flexible to work various shift patterns (early mornings, days, and evenings) and days across Monday-Sunday.

Benefits

• Bank colleagues are paid weekly
• We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave
• Access to Spire Healthcare pension
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Full induction, including mandatory training updates
• Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts
• Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire’s specialist Resourcing Team

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together

Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

“Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.”

Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.