Job overview
Housekeeper - Horton General Hospital - Banbury
We are currently looking to recruit a number of motivated individuals, who would like to make a difference to the patient experience by joining the Horton in-house housekeeping team here at Banbury.
2 x 7am - 3pm Mon - Fri = 75 hours 2 x Sat and Sun 12pm - 8pm = 30 hours 2 x Sat and Sun 7am - 3pm = 30 hours
Main duties of the job
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Ever thought about working for the NHS?
If you have cleaning experience and enjoy working within a team why not consider becoming a Housekeeper.
Our team are responsible for providing and maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout the hospital, sometimes working on your own but often working as part of a team to provide a clean and safe environment for patents, staff and visitors.
Along with the cleaning tasks, Housekeepers also support the nursing team with the delivery of patient food and beverages.
If you feel you have these skills, along with a ‘can do’ attitude why not consider joining the team
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleaning in line with the National Specifications for Cleanliness in the NHS.
To work as an integral part of the team ensuring a high-quality service to patient.
To support ward staff in the delivery of protected patient mealtimes.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Person specification
Desirable
Desirable
- Presentable, Approachable, Flexible
- Work independently, using own initiative, accepts feedback positively
- Positive attitude and positive image
- Resilient and calm under pressure
- Drive and determination to see things through
- Identify and resolve causes of conflict or resistance, logical
- Reflects systematically on their performance and modifies behaviour accordingly
- Flexible, adaptable in changing circumstances,
- Demonstrates personal confidence
desirable
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a housekeeping /domestic role
- Previous experience of working within a healthcare environment
essential
Essential
- Able to identify potential hazards in the workplace and have confidence to act on these effectively
- Ability to read and understand written instruction
- Ability to communicate using good verbal and written English
- Has the physical ability to effectively perform the duties of the post
- Ability to work under own initiative to achieve set target
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable
- Basic food hygiene qualification
- NVQ or equivalent in cleaning and support services
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This advert is for Housekeeper with Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Horton General Hospital. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum pro rota. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Sep 2026.
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