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We require friendly and enthusiastic individuals to join a highly motivated and dedicated team of Housekeepers across the Trust, including mental health wards.

This role adds to the patients experience by providing a high-quality cleaning and catering service. The aim will be to ensure a clean safe environment and catering provision for clients, of which in-house training can be provided.

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!

You will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining the patient rooms, public areas, back of house areas such as linen room and laundry areas, according to Trust policy and procedures at a level that meets or exceeds National Cleanliness Standards.

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression

Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development

27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service

NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers

Competitive pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)

Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

To carry out daily cleaning routines in line with national cleaning standards.
To carry out cleaning tasks as per schedule.
To handle and remove waste in line with segregation processes and procedures
To regenerate cook/chill meals recording the temperatures of food at stages defined as appropriate within the relevant wards. To ensure food is ready to be served at the correct times for service and all waste food is discarded immediately after service.
To ensure kitchen equipment, regeneration equipment and all surfaces are always clean.
To ensure the dining room is cleaned after each meal.
To wash-up and check all cutlery and crockery and kitchen utensils after meals, any discrepancies to then be highlighted to the clinical team.
Ensure all food items are correctly stored and there are adequate supplies.
To follow hygiene regulations.
To follow Health & Safety regulations.
Other duties associated with ward activities.
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 folder & COSHH regulations.
Observes correct procedures upon entering a patient’s room
Report any damages or hazards that are present in patient room, i.e., burnt out light bulbs, broken furniture, broken fixtures, etc. to Head Housekeeper
To ensure that all equipment used is fit for purpose and report any damaged or out of date PAT tested machinery to Head housekeeper.
To ensure correct procedures are followed when cleaning in patient areas
Adheres to all policies and procedures relevant to the role
To ensure that all mandatory training and task specific training is attended as required for the role
To be aware of local health & Safety procedures including fire evacuation procedures.
To report personal accidents or injuries to be recorded and reported following the correct process.
Follow safety and security policies and procedures specific to service
Knowledge of all fire prevention and emergency policies and procedures
Utilises protective equipment
Report substandard (unsafe) conditions to Head Housekeeper
Attend Trust induction and training
To carry out any additional related duties requested by head housekeeper
Assists other housekeeping personnel when needed