NHS Hospital Housekeeper - Ward Cleaning & Care

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Lincolnshire is recruiting a Housekeeper to join the Francis Willis Unit housekeeping team. The unit provides 24-hour care in a secure male inpatient setting, with focus on maintaining a clean and safe environment for service users.

You will be part of a team undertaking cleaning duties, basic food safety tasks where required, and reporting environmental issues to the Housekeeping Supervisor. Weekend shifts are included.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Food Safety qualification, or willingness to undertake
• Basic Health & Safety Awareness
• Moving & Handling Training

Responsibilities

• Achieve and maintain high standards of cleanliness in all areas of the unit.
• Use cleaning equipment and materials appropriately to provide a clean environment.
• Clean wards and off-ward areas as per schedules and policies.
• Conduct daily inspection of cleaning equipment and report faults.
• Disposal of waste in line with trust policies and infection control guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness of soft furnishings, curtains and flooring.
• Prepare and regenerate meals for patients and ensure food safety records.
• Ensure patient areas are ready for meals and crockery is cleaned after service.
• Maintain stocks of cleaning materials and linen, and report issues to supervision.

Skills

Level 2 Food Safety

Basic Health & Safety Awareness

Moving & Handling Training

Job description

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Lincolnshire is recruiting a Housekeeper to join the Francis Willis Unit housekeeping team. The unit provides 24-hour care in a secure male inpatient setting, with focus on maintaining a clean and safe environment for service users.

You will be part of a team undertaking cleaning duties, basic food safety tasks where required, and reporting environmental issues to the Housekeeping Supervisor. Weekend shifts are included.