Housekeeper

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and progressive community hospital as a Housekeeper, where your role is vital in maintaining cleanliness and safety standards. You'll assist in meeting patients' nutritional needs while ensuring compliance with infection control policies. This position offers flexible working options and a supportive environment, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about patient care. With generous annual leave, career development opportunities, and a commitment to staff wellbeing, this role is perfect for individuals looking to thrive in a caring and collaborative setting.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days’ annual leave

Generous NHS pension scheme

Opportunities for learning and career development

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to wellbeing tools

Discounts at retailers

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Free parking at Trust sites

Qualifications

• Experience in a cleaning or housekeeping role preferred.
• Understanding of infection control policies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high cleaning standards and compliance with infection control.
• Assist with food service and meet patients' dietary needs.

Skills

Cleaning Standards Monitoring

Infection Control Compliance

Food Service Management

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The post involves working on weekdays and every other weekend. We are a dynamic and progressive community hospital. As a Housekeeper, you will support the Ward by ensuring compliance with infection control policies and assisting trained staff to meet patients' nutritional needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards on the ward.
2. Ensuring the ward is safe and tidy at all times.
3. Liaising with domestic staff and supervisors to ensure all areas are appropriately cleaned, including deep and enhanced cleaning.
4. Demonstrating compliance with infection prevention and control policies.
5. Assisting patients with food ordering, considering their dietary and medical needs.
6. Preparing and serving hot/cold snacks at ward level as requested.
7. Serving meals, ensuring patients' dietary needs are met and their intake is recorded.
8. Managing and coordinating meal service.
9. Monitoring service delivery related to cleaning, food, linen, and environment in collaboration with ward staff.
10. Reporting and recording any defects in the ward environment to maintenance staff.
11. Safely storing and dispatching equipment awaiting repair.
12. Assisting with the cleaning and preparation of beds.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services provider, rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC. We are committed to providing excellent care and fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where staff can thrive.

Our values include:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Providing safe, high-quality services
• Collaborating to develop innovative solutions

Benefits of working with us include:

• Flexible working options for work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave, increasing with service, plus options to buy and sell leave
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Opportunities for learning and career development
• Cycle to Work and car leasing schemes, including electric vehicles
• Access to wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at many retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks supporting diversity and inclusion
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and special leave
• Free parking at Trust sites

For secondment roles, if the position becomes permanent, the successful candidate may be offered a permanent contract.

For more information or informal visits, contact:

Name: Eileen Henderson
Job title: Inpatient Services Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]