Housekeeper

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

27 days' annual leave

Learning and career development

Free parking

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to join the inpatient team at West Berkshire Community Hospital. You will help maintain a clean, safe ward environment and support infection prevention, nutrition and stock management, working alongside nursing, domestic, catering and estates teams.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours) on-site, with weekday and weekend shifts. No direct clinical care is required and training is provided to support patient experience and ward

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
• Food Hygiene certificate or willingness to undertake.
• Infection control training or willingness to undertake.
• NVQ or Apprenticeship training relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to maintain a safe, clean and comfortable ward environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Support infection prevention and control standards by monitoring cleanliness and liaising with domestic teams regarding routine, deep and enhanced cleaning requirements.
• Coordinate and support patient meal services.
• Maintain ward stocks, including stores, food and linen, ensuring supplies are available to meet patient needs.
• Ensure patient areas, equipment and ward environments are clean, tidy and well maintained, reporting maintenance or environmental concerns appropriately.
• Assist with collecting patient feedback and supporting a positive patient experience on the ward.
• Work flexibly to support the changing needs of the ward and service.

Education

English and Maths GCSE or equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate/ willing to undertake

Infection control training/ willing to undertake

NVQ or Apprentice training relevant to role

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK immigration rules. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

Are you someone who takes pride in creating a clean, safe and welcoming environment? Do you enjoy helping others and want to play an important role in patient care without providing direct clinical care?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Housekeeper to join our multi-disciplinary inpatient team.

As an integral member of the ward team, you will help maintain a clean, comfortable and well-equipped environment for our patients, supporting high standards of infection prevention and control, nutrition and hydration, stock management and patient experience. Working alongside nursing, therapy, domestic, catering and estates teams, you'll be at the heart of ensuring the ward runs smoothly and efficiently every day.

We are looking for someone who is reliable, organised, flexible and enjoys working with people. Previous housekeeping or care experience would be beneficial but is not essential, as full training and support will be provided. This is a full time (37.5hrs) permanent role, which will include weekday and weekend working.

The unit is based in West Berkshire Community Hospital.

Main duties of the job

• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to maintain a safe, clean and comfortable ward environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Support infection prevention and control standards by monitoring cleanliness and liaising with domestic teams regarding routine, deep and enhanced cleaning requirements.
• Coordinate and support patient meal services.
• Maintain ward stocks, including stores, food and linen, ensuring supplies are available to meet patient needs.
• Ensure patient areas, equipment and ward environments are clean, tidy and well maintained, reporting maintenance or environmental concerns appropriately.
• Assist with collecting patient feedback and supporting a positive patient experience on the ward.
• Work flexibly to support the changing needs of the ward and service.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

Good communication and customer service skills.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team and organise your own workload.

Basic IT skills and willingness to use digital systems.

A caring, sensitive and compassionate attitude towards patients and visitors.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

Person Specification

Education, qualifications or training

• English and Maths GCSE or equivalent
• Food Hygiene certificate/ willing to undertake
• Infection control training/ willing to undertake
• NVQ or Apprentice training relevant to role

Previous Experience

• Previous employment in care provision

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Good communication skills verbal and written
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Computer Literate
• Ability to organise own workload
• Ability to prioritise
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Additional Requirements

• Flexible approach to assist with unit operational duties
• Reasonable level fitness (manual handling required)
• Sensitive caring nature

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

West Berkshire Community Hospital, London Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3AS

West Berkshire Community Hospital, London Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3AS