Housekeeper - Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom - West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

    West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
    West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    Description

    Job summary

    #hellomyname is Chris Giles and I am the Assistant Housekeeping Manager at the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.

    Our Housekeepers are responsible for contributing to the provision of a clean, safe and comfortable environment for our patients, staff and visitors and we are looking to expand our team.

    We are looking for day & evening staff to work the following shift times:-

  • Contracted Shift 1: 7am till 3pm
  • Contracted shift 2: 4pm till 9pm

    • Whilst it would be helpful if you had experience of cleaning within a domestic or commercial environment, full induction and ongoing training will be provided. There is also the opportunity of further training and development.

    So, if you are a reliable, hardworking individual, have a great eye for detail together with a good level of written and spoken English, then why not come and join our Housekeeping team.

    PLEASE NOTE

    This post involves frequent manual handling duties (including lifting, pushing, bending, twisting etc) therefore it is very important that you read the job description for this post before you apply.

    Please do give me a call if you would like more information that is not included in the Job Description or arrange a visit to see what our Housekeepers do on

    Main duties of the job

    General tasks

  • Clean/dry mop floors, spot clean floors and remove spillages.
  • High and low dusting
  • Damp dusting furniture, fixtures, fittings and ledges.
  • High frequency touchpoint cleans
  • Spot clean internal glass as necessary.
  • Clean Telephones
  • Clean wash hand basins, sinks, showers, WC's and fittings. Replenish supplies
  • Clean and refill soap dispensers and paper towel holders.
  • Collect and dispose of rubbish, clean bins
  • Assist with the serving of patient meals and making of patient drinks.
  • Routine curtain changes
  • Clean domestic equipment and storage areas

    • General tasks with further training

  • Use polishing/scrubbing machines for maintenance of hard floors
  • Use extraction machine for carpet/upholstery cleaning
  • Use steam cleaners as required
  • Use ride on cleaning equipment; sweeper, scrubber dryer, burnisher

    • About us

    #BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

    We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

    The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

    Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

    We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

    With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

    We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

    Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.

    Person Specification

    Education & Qualification

    Essential

  • Educated to Level 1 or equivalent experience.

    • Experience & Knowledge

    Essential

  • Understanding of National Standard of Cleanliness
  • Awareness of NHS Colour Coding procedure
  • Good knowledge of cleaning methods and procedures
  • COSHH and Health and Safety legislation knowledge.

    • Desirable

  • Awareness of PLACE Inspections
  • Previous NHS cleaning experience

    • Skills & Abilities

    Essential

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills (written & verbal).
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Good Customer Care skills
  • Ability to work within tight deadlines
  • Displays an understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
  • Able to use cleaning tools and assemble/dismantle cleaning equipment
  • Able to bend, stretch and lift items and push/move equipment and furniture ensuring correct manual handling techniques are followed.

    • Desirable

  • Basic understanding of using a computer and programs such as Word, Excel & Outlook

    • Personal Qualities

    Essential

  • Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
  • Able to work without supervision
  • Able to work in a demanding environment.
  • Self-motivated, punctual, reliable, and trustworthy
  • Adaptable to change
  • Able to work in a hospital ward environment.
  • Presentable, polite with a friendly manner.
  • Flexible approach to working hours/ duties