Housekeeping Assistant - Savernake

Job overview

Previous applicants need not apply

Housekeeping Assistants - Savernake Hospital

Hours are 0600-1000, Monday to Friday

These roles are offered on a part time basis as below,  this means that candidates interested in working part time are encouraged to apply and will receive a salary on a pro rata basis.

We are looking for housekeepers to join our existing team to help ensure all areas are kept to the highest standard sat Savernake Hospital,  Marlborough between Monday to Friday. We are looking for two part time roles as follows:

• 20 Hours per week

We couldn’t run our sites without you and the fantastic work you will do keeping our wards, departments and areas clean, tidy, reducing the risk of infections and effectively helping keep our staff well and our patients safe.

Our people are working hard behind the scenes to provide safe, clean, well maintained environments for patients and their NHS colleagues during this challenging time. You will become part of a team who are passionate about supporting the NHS and its people in their vital work by keeping premises clean and safe.

This role requires you to have current right to work in the UK which enables you to undertake the role without need of sponsorship.  Accordingly, we regret that any application will not be considered if this requirement is not met. Given the current UK immigration requirements this role is not eligible for sponsorship, and it is not possible for the Trust to sponsor applicants for a visa for this role

Main duties of the job

As you would expect, we do have set cleaning standards and NHS guidelines to work towards, so whilst there is no experience required, we will fully train you on all of this. The work can be physically demanding and we don’t shy away from this, however, we know that this will also be what motivates you.

The post holder will undertake cleaning duties throughout the sites, which will include clinical departments, offices, sanitary and communal areas. Empty, cleaning and relining general and clinical waste bins, segregating waste for disposal to appropriate holding areas.Of course we want you to be friendly, reliable and conscientious as this role isn't just about vacuuming and cleaning, it’s about being part of a whole team of staff working together to ensure the best environment for our patients to receive their treatments.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To undertake cleaning duties throughout the health care premise, which may include wards, clinical departments, offices, kitchens, sanitary and communal areas.
• To empty, clean and reline general and clinical waste bins, segregating waste for disposal to appropriate holding bins.
• To replenish supplies of soap, toilet rolls, paper towels etc.
• To undertake, as required, preparation of items for meal and beverage service such as the setting of tables, trays and trolleys, and the filling and dishwashing of water jugs – clearing and washing them after use.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details