HouseKeeper

You will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining the patient rooms, public areas, back of house areas such as linen room and laundry areas, according to Trust policy and procedures at a level that meets or exceeds National Cleanliness Standards., + To carry out daily cleaning routines in line with national cleaning standards.
+ To carry out cleaning tasks as per schedule.
+ To handle and remove waste in line with segregation processes and procedures
+ To regenerate cook/chill meals recording the temperatures of food at stages defined as appropriate within the relevant wards. To ensure food is ready to be served at the correct times for service and all waste food is discarded immediately after service.
+ To ensure kitchen equipment, regeneration equipment and all surfaces are always clean.
+ To ensure the dining room is cleaned after each meal.
+ To wash-up and check all cutlery and crockery and kitchen utensils after meals, any discrepancies to then be highlighted to the clinical team.
+ Ensure all food items are correctly stored and there are adequate supplies.
+ To follow hygiene regulations.
+ To follow Health & Safety regulations.
+ Other duties associated with ward activities.
+ To provide cover for colleagues during absences.
+ To ensure cleaning trolleys are fully stocked with sufficient cleaning materials, equipment to clean each area.
+ To ensure all cleaning materials are used as directed and secured securely and safely in compliance with COSHH folder & COSHH regulations.
+ Observes correct procedures upon entering a patient's room
+ Report any damages or hazards that are present in patient room, i.e., burnt out light bulbs, broken furniture, broken fixtures, etc. to Head Housekeeper
+ To ensure that all equipment used is fit for purpose and report any damaged or out of date PAT tested machinery to Head housekeeper.
+ To ensure correct procedures are followed when cleaning in patient areas
+ Adheres to all policies and procedures relevant to the role
+ To ensure that all mandatory training and task specific training is attended as required for the role
+ To be aware of local health & Safety procedures including fire evacuation procedures.
+ To report personal accidents or injuries to be recorded and reported following the correct process.
+ Follow safety and security policies and procedures specific to service
+ Knowledge of all fire prevention and emergency policies and procedures
+ Utilises protective equipment
+ Report substandard (unsafe) conditions to Head Housekeeper
+ Attend Trust induction and training
+ To carry out any additional related duties requested by head housekeeper
+ Assists other housekeeping personnel when needed
+ All new starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process, aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale
+ Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
+ Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
+ Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
+ We are ambitious in our pursuit of excellence, driven by the belief that a fair, just and fully inclusive organisational culture enables our teams to deliver the best quality of care and services possible and we work hard to ensure that our diverse workforce reflects the communities that we serve.
+ We welcome applications from all sections of the community, are an Equal Opportunities employer with a number of internal networking groups to support our employees and where possible will always look to make reasonable adjustments in order that you can fulfil the role to recognise your full potential. All our employees are committed to demonstrating through their behaviour our core values - safe, caring and excellent.
+ Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
+ Oxford is a world-renowned centre of excellence for research. Oxford Health works closely with the University of Oxford department of Psychiatry and the Department of Primary care, has a Biomedical Research Centre dedicated to improving mental health and the NIHR Clinical Research Facility at the Warneford site. The Trust also hosts the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) which carries out applied research that directly impacts patient health and wellbeing

We require friendly and enthusiastic individuals to join a highly motivated and dedicated team of Housekeepers across the Trust, including mental health wards.
This role adds to the patients experience by providing a high-quality cleaning and catering service. The aim will be to ensure a clean safe environment and catering provision for clients, of which in-house training can be provided.
If you have a proven track record of being able to deliver a high-quality cleaning service this could be the role for you and we want to hear from you!

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
We are a responsive and innovative Foundation Trust that places our values of Caring, Safe and Excellent at the heart of everything we do. We take great pride in our staff and believe that investing in you is key to us achieving our vision of outstanding care delivered by outstanding people.
We work with a wide range of partner organisations to deliver care and support to people in their own homes and from a number of hospitals and community bases. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
+ Excellent opportunities for career progression
+ Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
+ 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
+ NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
+ Competitive pension scheme
+ Lease car scheme
+ Cycle to work scheme
+ Employee Assistance Programme
+ Mental Health First Aiders
+ Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
+ Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team