Head Housekeeper

NHS Professionals; West Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in the UK seeks a Head Housekeeper for Didcot Community Hospital. The role involves managing housekeeping staff, ordering stock, and ensuring cleanliness across various hospital areas. Candidates should have supervisory experience and knowledge of infection control. Flexible shifts available, with competitive pay rates and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Essential 24/7/365 support

Flexible shift options

Training and development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Managing housekeeping staff & rotas.
• Ordering & managing stock.
• Conducting supervisions for housekeepers.
• General cleaning duties within various areas of the hospital.
• Following the trust protocol to clean bathrooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.

Skills

Experience in a similar role

Supervisory experience / team leader

Knowledge of infection control, COSHH & food hygiene

Job description

Overview

Head Housekeeper – Didcot Community Hospital, Didcot OX11 0AG
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Shifts: 7am-3pm and 11am-7pm (including every other weekend). Pay £13.13 per hour plus enhanced rates for weekend working. This is a temporary role.

Responsibilities

• Managing housekeeping staff & rotas
• Ordering & managing stock
• Conducting supervisions for housekeepers
• General cleaning duties within various areas of the hospital
• Following the trust protocol to clean bathrooms, kitchens, and bedrooms

What you’ll learn

• An in depth understanding of the roles and responsibilities involved in working within the NHS
• A sense of teamwork, gained through working alongside and supporting colleagues from all levels within the organisation

Skills and experience

• Experience in a similar role
• Supervisory experience / team leader
• Knowledge of infection control, COSHH & food hygiene

Benefits (as NHS Professionals member)

• Competitive pay rates - work this week, get paid next week
• Essential 24/7/365 support
• Multi-locational – work across neighbouring Trusts
• Manage your shifts and timesheets via the My Bank portal (online or mobile)
• Flexible shift options with access to ad-hoc or longer-term placements
• Training and development opportunities
• Build holiday allowance for every shift you work
• Stakeholder pension scheme available

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