Part time Housekeeper / Cleaner- Warneford Hospital

Job overview

We require a friendly and enthusiastic individual to join a highly motivated, dedicated team of Housekeepers / Cleaners at the Warneford Hospital. The role is based in our non-patient team, with support on the mental health wards to provide cleaning cover for all areas when needed

You'll be responsible for cleaning and maintaining  non-patient areas according to Trust policy and procedures at a level that meets or exceeds National Cleanliness standards.

This role adds to the patients experience by providing a high-quality cleaning. The aim will be to ensure a clean safe environment, of which in-house training will be provided. To succeed in this role you'll need to be a team player who can be flexible and reliable, with good interpersonal and communication skills.

Shift pattern:  Monday and Tuesday - 6am  - 14:00pm and Wednesday 6am - 10:00am

If you have a proven track record of being able to deliver a high-quality cleaning service, this could be the role for you and we want to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

• To carry out daily cleaning routines as scheduled.
• To carry out cleaning tasks as per rota.
• To handle and remove waste in line with segregation processes and procedures
• To unpack and stack all linen and laundry.
• To ensure kitchen equipment, regeneration equipment and all surfaces are clean at all times.
• To ensure the dining room in day hospital is cleaned after each meal.
• Ensure all food items are correctly stored and there are adequate supplies.
• To follow hygiene regulations.
• To follow Health & Safety regulations.
• To provide cover for colleagues during absences.
• To ensure cleaning trolleys are fully stocked with sufficient cleaning materials, equipment to clean each area.
• To ensure all cleaning materials are used as directed and secured securely and safely in compliance with COSHH regulations.
• Observes proper procedures upon entering patient areas
• To ensure that all equipment used is fit for purpose and report any damaged or out of date PAT tested machinery to head porter.
• To ensure proper procedures are followed when cleaning in patient areas
• Adheres to all policies and procedures relevant to the rolE

Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the “supporting statement” element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.