Housekeeper

Ramsay Health Care; Chorley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private hospital located in Chorley is seeking an experienced Housekeeper to maintain cleanliness standards across various departments. The ideal candidate will have prior housekeeping experience and a strong understanding of health and safety regulations. Benefits include 25 days leave, private pension matching, private medical cover, and support for continuing personal development.

Benefits

25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays

Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5%

Flexible shift patterns

Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies

Private Medical Cover

Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary

Free Training and Development

Free Parking on site

Subsidised staff restaurant

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Housekeeping role is essential.
• Knowledge of COSHH and infection control is desirable.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest standards of cleanliness across departments.
• Undertake a variety of cleaning duties in accordance with schedules.
• Support team members by maintaining a pleasant environment for patients and visitors.

Skills

Cleanliness

Health & Safety knowledge

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Location: Euxton Hall Hospital, Chorley/ Buckshaw

Hours: 30 hours per week, full-time

Salary: Depending on experience + Benefits

Summary:

Euxton Hall Private Hospital is one of Lancashire's leading private hospitals situated on the outskirts of Chorley but close to Preston and Wigan with easy access to the M65, M6 and M61 motorways.

The facility offers 32 beds all with en suite facilities to ensure complete privacy and by investing in advanced medical technology offers a wide range of treatments and services. On site there are two fully equipped ultra clean air theatres, an endoscopy and small treatment room. The hospital specialises in orthopaedic procedures offered such as arthroscopy, hip, knee replacement and upper limb surgery and offers rapid access to Breast Care services.

The role:

We currently have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Housekeeper to join our team at the Euxton Hall Hospital and Buckshaw. You will be working across both sites. As the Housekeeper, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness are maintained across the respective department, whilst supporting the wider team members across various departments.

Providing a range of housekeeping duties that will include:

Maintaining the required standards of cleanliness by following correct policies, procedures and frequencies. Undertaking a variety of cleaning duties in line with the ward/area/location cleaning schedules (may include operating specialist cleaning equipment).

Carrying out specialist cleaning and one off cleaning duties in line with the Supervisors requirements. Ensuring that there is a general, pleasant and well maintained environment for patients & visitors.

This is a challenging but rewarding role and would be ideally suited to a motivated team player. Previous experience in a Housekeeping role is essential and knowledge of COSHH and infection control is also desirable, however training will be provided.

What you’ll bring with you:

• High standards of cleanliness, safety and hygiene.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the business
• 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays (prorated)
• Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
• Flexible shift patterns available where possible
• Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies
• Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants
• Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
• Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy
• Free Parking on site (where possible)
• Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)
• Concerts for Carers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords
• The Blue Light Card Scheme

About Us:

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years’ experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.

We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.

We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud of our ‘Speak Up for Safety’ programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more ‘Time to Care’.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all.

It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.

“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

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Created on 01/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom