Head Housekeeper -Warneford Hospital, Oxford

SintChristophorus.nl; Oxford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head Housekeeper to lead a dedicated team at a prominent healthcare facility. This role involves ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and safety for patients and staff while managing rotas and supplies. You'll play a crucial role in training staff and maintaining a supportive environment. With excellent opportunities for career progression and a commitment to outstanding care, this position is perfect for someone with a passion for service and team leadership. Join a forward-thinking organization that values its employees and offers a range of benefits to support your career and wellbeing.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for career progression

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Discount

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation

Lease car scheme

Individual learning and development

Staff networking and support groups

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping within healthcare or hospitality is essential.
• Strong team player with excellent management skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Manage a small team of housekeeping staff and their rotas.
• Order supplies and supervise staff training.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Customer service skills

Rota management

Team management

Tools

Trust E-ordering system

Job description

We are recruiting for a Head Housekeeper to join our team at Highfield Adolescent Unit at the Warneford Hospital in Oxford to manage porters and cleaners in order to ensure all service standards are met and maintained.

The housekeeping team works closely with nursing staff to ensure a clean and safe environment for our patients, as well as overseeing catering provisions. You'll organise rotas, order supplies, and supervise and train staff.

If you're a strong team player, experienced in housekeeping within healthcare or hospitality, with excellent customer service and rota management skills, then we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

1. Ensure a clean and safe environment is maintained at all times for both patients and staff.
2. Manage a small team of Housekeeping staff.
3. Order supplies via the Trust E-ordering system.
4. Manage your team’s rotas and supervise staff.
5. Staff training and induction.

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties.

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 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:

1. Excellent opportunities for career progression.
2. Individual and Trust-wide learning and development.
3. 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service.
4. NHS Discount.
5. Pension scheme.
6. Lease car scheme.
7. Employee Assistance Programme.
8. Mental Health First Aiders.
9. Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply).
10. Staff networking and support groups.

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