Housekeeping Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Bingley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK hospital seeks a Housekeeping Assistant to uphold high hygiene standards and a clean environment. Join a dedicated team focused on delivering exceptional patient care, with training provided. Ideal candidates will demonstrate compassion, commitment, and willingness to work flexibly across various departments.

Benefits

25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays (pro-rated)

Private Pension with company match up to 5%

Flexible shift patterns available

Private Medical Cover

Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary

Free Training and Development via Ramsay Academy

Free Parking on site

Subsidised staff restaurant

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Prior experience preferred but training will be provided.
• Demonstrate commitment to high-quality housekeeping.
• Flexibility to work in all departments.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning all areas of the hospital, from wards to theatres.
• Carrying out cleaning duties per schedules and policies.
• Maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees.

Skills

Compassion

Customer Focus

Attention to Detail

Education

Competence in literacy and numeracy

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Salary: Dependent on experience + Benefits

Summary:
The Yorkshire Clinic is one of West Yorkshire's leading private hospitals set in three acres of woodland in the grounds of Cottingley Hall near Bingley. The hospital opened in 1982 and currently has 57 bedrooms including one twin-bedded room all with en-suite facilities.

By investing in advanced medical technology, the hospital offers a wide range of treatments and services. The four fully equipped theatres, all with ultra clean air technology, are particularly suitable for orthopaedic procedures, such as arthroscopy, hip and knee replacement.

Treatments at the clinic include knee cartilage surgery, knee arthroscopy, knee ligament surgery, cataract surgery and shoulder muscle repair. There is also one theatre especially suitable for minor local anaesthetic procedures.

The role:

We currently have a great opportunity for a Housekeeping Assistant to join our team at Yorkshire Clinic, based in Bingley. People caring for people. That’s what it’s all about at Ramsay Health Care UK. Thorough hygiene standards – and a bright, clean environment are key to delivering the very best patient care. So, your can-do attitude, customer focused approach and high standards make you the perfect person to join us in this Housekeeper role.

You’ll be involved in cleaning all areas of the hospital, from wards to theatres. We’ll give you all the training you’ll need – including getting you up to speed on infection control regulations. As a vital part of the team, you’ll be valued for your hard work and skills – and given the chance to build on them through our Ramsay Academy.

You should meet the following criteria:

• Competence in literacy and numeracy
• Prior experience is preferred but not essential as training will be provided
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality housekeeping.

Duties of this role include:

• The role is fully flexible between departments and to the needs of the business.
• Undertaking the day to day cleaning of patient, public and employee areas.
• Carrying out all cleaning duties in accordance to cleaning schedules and policies.
• Maintaining a safe and pleasant environment for patients, visitors and employees.
• Flexibility to work in all departments (inc Theatre areas)
• Responsibilities will include carrying out cleaning duties, understanding the cleaning requirements of different areas, surfaces and coverings.
• 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays (pro-rated)
• Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
• 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.

We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.

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.