Housekeeping Assistant - Band 2

Job overview

We are looking for housekeepers to join our existing team. You would play a key role in making sure all areas of the hospital, including wards and all other areas, are kept to the highest standards of hygiene and appearance.

Are you keen, enthusiastic, adaptable, able to work as part of a team and looking for a new challenge that will make a difference for our patients, staff and visitors?

We currently have a range of exciting opportunities working in different areas across the hospital with a selection of part-time shift patterns available. These include mornings, afternoon, evening and night shifts as outline below:

POST 1 ...  27.5 hours  a week   07.30 - 13.30

Week 1.... Mon Tue Wed Sat Sunday

Week 2... Mon Tue Wed Thur Friday

Week 3...Mon Tue Wed Sat Sunday

Week 4...Mon Tue Wed Sat Sunday

POST 2... 28  hours  a week   07.30 - 13.30

Week1..... Mon Tue Wed Thur Friday

Week 2... Wed Thurs Frid Sat Sunday

Week 3...Wed Thurs Frid Sat Sunday

Week 4.... Mon Wed Thur Fri Sunday (This Sunday only  is 07.00 - 15.00)

POST 3... 22  hours  a week   07.30 - 13.30

Week 1..... Thur Frid Sat Sunday

Week 2....Mon Tue Sat Sunday

Week 3.... Mon Tue Thurs Friday

Week 4....Thur Frid Sat Sunday

Main duties of the job

• Using a variety of modern and advanced cleaning equipment to make sure our wards and other patient areas are cleaned to the highest possible standards.
• Full range of cleaning duties including vacuuming, mopping and hydrogen peroxide vapour. All equipment used has been tested and chosen by existing housekeeping teams.
• Some roles may require the use of specialist personal protective equipment.
• Preparation and serving of patient meals and refreshments as part of a team.
• Following ward or department cleaning schedules.
• Diluting cleaning chemicals and following set procedures being mindful of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).
• Workload is flexible and locations can change per shift including between wards and non-ward areas.

Working as part of a team under minimal supervision once fully trained

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

What should you do next?

Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!