Bank Housekeeping Assistant

NHS Jobs; Tadworth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a diligent housekeeping operative to maintain cleanliness across site, following SOPs and infection control procedures. You will join the Facilities team to ensure high standards throughout patient areas and public spaces.

Across duties include assisting in the central laundry, preparing accommodation for guests and staff, and supporting the Housekeeping Supervisor with daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience in general housekeeping and cleaning operations.
• Ability to follow infection control procedures and SOPs.
• Willingness to work across housekeeping and laundry tasks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily cleaning tasks across allocated buildings and rooms.
• Report faults to Facilities Helpdesk and assist in laundry processing.
• Support accommodation preparation for guests and staff and conduct changeover checks.
• Attend mandatory training and team meetings.

Skills

Housekeeping

Job description

Site wide general housekeeping service ensure that the housekeeping services is of an acceptable level and is consistent across site. Carry out a cleaning service in allocated buildings/rooms/areas ensuring that daily tasks are completed according to the standard operating procedures in relation to the cleanliness/hygiene standards. Follow infection control procedures whenever carrying out duties and ensure procedures are followed should there be an infection control outbreak. Liaise with the Housekeeping Supervisor and House Staff on a daily basis carrying out special requests in relation to Housekeeping. Ensure safe storage of cleaning materials and equipment and sufficient stock is maintained informing the Housekeeping Supervisor of stock requiring ordering. Assist in the cleaning of communal areas on a daily basis and cleaning of carpets, curtains, and high dusting on a rotating schedule. Ensure that any repairs required to fixtures and fittings are reported to the designated Facilities Helpdesk as soon as possible and any issues are reported to the Housekeeping Supervisor. Assist in routine housekeeping audits as outlined in the planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules and ensure any works are to agreed service levels. Prioritise work to complete assignments in a timely manner. Assist other members of the Site Services and Facilities teams as required. Undertake other or additional duties that are within your skills and abilities, as the organisation may reasonably require from time to time. Central Laundry Services/Staff Accommodation Where resourcing requirements are required to assist in the provision of these services. Where required work with the Housekeeping Lead/Laundry Operatives to process the laundry in a timely and efficient manner according to the standard operating procedures ensuring that cleanliness and hygiene standards are met and maintained in the central laundry. Where required any repairs required to fixtures and fittings are reported to the designated Facilities Helpdesk as soon as possible. Where required assist the Housekeeping Supervisor/Assistants to ensure that accommodation is prepared to agreed standards for guests/staff to move in. Where required carry out the final check of accommodation on a changeover day to ensure minimum standards have been met and guests are able to move in. Highlight any issues regarding tenant occupation to the Housekeeping Supervisor and in their absence to the Housekeeping Lead (as appropriate). Training & Development In conjunction with the Housekeeping Lead through training and development and customer liaison maintain a high standard of cleanliness. Attend team meetings with housekeeping and laundry staff Attend mandatory training sessions and gain the required certification. Develop self to improve personal performance within the department. Meet regularly for performance and development review, identifying learning objectives and setting targets, identifying opportunities for professional development. Read all policies and procedures relevant to working practice and to keep up to date with policy changes as they occur. Professionalism Takes action and raises concerns. Adhere to the policies and procedures of The Childrens Trust. Maintain professional boundaries and professionalism at all times. Committed to demonstrating the organisations values and behaviours at all times. Health and Safety The role requires a significant degree of manual handling and working with house services/laundry equipment. Adheres to all health and safety guidelines, including infection prevention and control. Provide evidence of all vaccinations (or medical exemption) required for the post. Adhere to manual handling procedures and complete mandatory manual handling training. Promotes the health and safety of others. Uses the incident reporting and risk assessment system (IRAR), to identify and report risks and incidents/actions if directed. Responsible for identifying and mitigating risk within the work environment. To attend all mandatory training sessions relevant to the role. Wellbeing and Emotional Resilience Maintains a positive approach and outlook when dealing with change and overcoming challenges and problems. Recognises own limitations, develops realistic goals, and uses support network resource when or if necessary. Treats challenges and problems as a learning experience. Remains organised and focused when under pressure. Responds appropriately and effectively to all constructive feedback. Motivates self and others.

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust