Housekeeping Assistant

Job overview

Dorset County Hospital is looking to recruit a Housekeeping Assistant to strengthen the already existing friendly and hardworking team. Following several changes to the service we are providing throughout the main hospital and some surrounding sites, we are looking to recruit new staff to help us maintain and improve the standards of cleanliness within the hospital.

Available shifts:

Monday to Friday - 6am to 2pm - 37.5 hours

Wednesday to Sunday - 2pm to 10pm - 37.5 hours

Monday to Friday - 9am to 3pm - 30 hours

Monday, Saturday and Sunday - 7am to 3pm - 22.5 hours

Thursday to Sunday - 7am to 3pm - 30 hours

Main duties of the job

The exact duties will vary across the shifts and the areas to be cleaned differ too. However, the main duties of the role remain the same, to keep all areas in the hospital clean for our patients and staff.

We operate a 24 hour a day service throughout the year and staff are being recruited for all shifts.

There are many different pressures throughout the day and across the hospital. The housekeeping team has to respond to these, working together with colleagues to ensure the best patient experience. You will be trained in house and be placed with experienced colleagues in the first instance allowing you to learn what is expected of you in a supportive environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.