Senior Housekeeper

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a leading healthcare institution for a Senior Housekeeper. The role focuses on maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for patients and their families, ensuring that the ward is well-stocked and organized. You will work closely with the nursing team to deliver essential services, including patient meals and reception duties. This position offers a chance to contribute positively to patient care in a supportive and dynamic team environment. If you possess excellent organizational skills and a passion for healthcare, this role could be your next career step.

Qualifications

• Literate, articulate, and numerate with effective spoken English.
• Experience in the acute NHS and previous housekeeping experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the Renal Ward.
• Assist nursing staff with food and beverage delivery to patients.
• Supervise waste segregation and ensure compliance with procedures.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of COSHH

Infection Control Policies

Basic Computer Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Experience in the acute NHS

Previous experience as Housekeeper

Job description

Band 5 Nurse and Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker recruitment is centralised, meaning when you apply you will be considered for a number of roles across the Trust. If you have any questions please email: [e-mail].

Main area: Senior Housekeeper Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday) Job ref: 321-SW1-6703948-B3

Site: Renal Ward Town: Oxford Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per annum pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 02/01/2025 23:59

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a permanent Senior Housekeeper at Renal Ward. We are looking for an enthusiastic person with excellent organisational skills to join our team. The main focus of this role is to maintain a pleasant and welcoming environment for patients and families by ensuring the unit is kept clean, tidy and well stocked. The role also involves helping the nursing team with the delivery of patient food and beverages, as well as providing reception cover.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the Housekeeper are:

• To work as an integral part of the ward team ensuring a high quality service to patients.
• To assist the Ward Manager to ensure the appropriate and effective delivery of facilities services.
• To supervise an effective waste segregation and disposal service ensuring compliance with all relevant procedures and legislation.
• To work effectively as part of the ward/department team.
• To ensure patients have appropriate food and drink provided.

Person specification

• Literate, articulate and numerate.
• Effective use of spoken English.
• Knowledge of COSHH and Infection Control Policies or ability to undertake training in this area.
• Basic Computer Skills.
• Experience in the acute NHS.
• Previous experience as Housekeeper or in a similar role.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Good team player.
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to prioritise.
• Flexible and adaptable in work situations.

Occupational

• Able to manage own time effectively.
• Aware of the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
• Demonstrate motivation and enthusiasm for the job.
• Understanding of roles within the clinical unit.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.