Job description
Job Title: Housekeeper
Trust Location: Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health Care NHS Trust
Placement Location: Redditch and Bromsgrove Hospital, B98 7UB
Band 2 - £10.37/hr (Weekdays), £14.62/hr (Saturdays) & £18.97/hr (Sundays & Bank Holidays)
Would you like to be a part of a team that works well together, always there to help each other? If you answered yes, then the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health Care NHS Trust would love to hear from you
About the Trust
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust is the main provider of mental health and learning disability services in Herefordshire and Worcestershire, and also provide community nursing and therapy services in Worcestershire.
They provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
They are the main providers of mental health and learning disability services in both counties, and also deliver community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community nursing services across Worcestershire.
They have over 40 locations within Hospitals and clinic environments.
What you’ll be responsible for:
· Maintain high standards of cleanliness in line with agreed procedures which aim to reduce the risk of acquired infections.
· Abide by the strict ‘National Colour Coding System’ for cleaning within a healthcare environment.
· To co-operate when new methods of working are introduced with the aim of improving work schedules and frequencies.
· Replenish all hand towels, toilet rolls, soaps etc as and when required.
The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.
You’ll learn the following whilst working at the trust:
· An in depth understanding of the roles and responsibilities involved in working within the NHS
· Knowledge of the systems used, to effectively complete your role to the highest standard at all times
· A sense of teamwork, gained through working alongside and supporting colleagues from all levels, within the organisation
You’ll have the following skills/experience:
· Both written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to follow instructions and procedures
· Previous cleaning experience.
· Knowledge of COSHH (Desirable)
· Knowledge of colour coding system (Desirable)
*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.
As a member of NHS Professionals, you have fantastic benefits:
· Competitive pay rates- work this week, get paid next week
· Essential support when you need it- 24/7 365 days- call us anytime
· Multi locational- work across neighbouring Trusts
· Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go- access your “My Bank” shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone
· Varied working options to suit your lifestyle- access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or longer-term placements
· Training and development opportunities- Keep up with the essentials and more
· Build holiday allowance for every shift you work- your work life balance is important to us
· Stakeholder pension scheme available- a flexible future for you and yours
Who are NHS Professionals?
We specialise in putting people in place to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and a healthier work-life balance, giving more choice and control to our members.
As an equal opportunities’ organisation, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective Bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants form a range of backgrounds to apply.
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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.
Disclaimer
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Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Salary: £10.37 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Are you comfortable working on flexible hours?
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: HK4