Job summary We are looking for housekeepers to join our existing team. You would play a key role in making sure all areas of the hospital, including wards and all other areas, are kept to the highest standards of hygiene and appearance. Are you keen, enthusiastic, adaptable, able to work as part of a team and looking for a new challenge that will make a difference for our patients, staff and visitors? We currently have a range of exciting opportunities working in different areas across the hospital with a selection of part-time shift patterns available. These include mornings, afternoon, evening and night shifts as outline below: POSITION 1 26 hours a week Shifts between 11.00 - 21.00 POSTITION 2 19.5 Shifts between 11.00 - 21.00 Main duties of the job Using a variety of modern and advanced cleaning equipment to make sure our wards and other patient areas are cleaned to the highest possible standards. Full range of cleaning duties including vacuuming, mopping and hydrogen peroxide vapour. All equipment used has been tested and chosen by existing housekeeping teams. Some roles may require the use of specialist personal protective equipment. Preparation and serving of patient meals and refreshments as part of a team. Following ward or department cleaning schedules. Diluting cleaning chemicals and following set procedures being mindful of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH). Workload is flexible and locations can change per shift including between wards and non-ward areas. Working as part of a team under minimal supervision once fully trained About us Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services. Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county. This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations. The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG). Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum (pro rata for Part time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 357-PR-1096-24 Job locations Pilgrim Hospital Sibsey Road Boston PE21 9QS Job description Job responsibilities What should you do next? Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you Job description Job responsibilities What should you do next? Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you Person Specification Qualifications Essential Basic general secondary education in English and Maths Knowledge of cleaning and COSHH Knowledge of food handling and food hygiene procedures Desirable NVQ Level 2 Support Services or equivalent Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Previous Experience Essential Must be able to demonstrate previous experience of housekeeping in a domestic environment Desirable Knowledge of/training in Moving/Handling techniques Customer Service training Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes Essential Be able to demonstrate use of initiative in problem solving Be able to demonstrate ability to prioritise tasks Demonstrate understanding of/training in COSHH Be able to demonstrate ability to work with minimum supervision Be able to demonstrate a high standard of interpersonal skills Be able to demonstrate a positive approach to team working and/or lone working. Be able to demonstrate literacy, numeracy and comprehension of written instructions sufficient to follow instructions on cleaning chemical containers Awareness & Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda Ability to evidence/ demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework Specific Requirements Essential Be able to demonstrate a flexible approach to changes in workload/duties/priorities Be able to demonstrate the ability to react quickly sensitively to meet a wide range of differing needs Person Specification Qualifications Essential Basic general secondary education in English and Maths Knowledge of cleaning and COSHH Knowledge of food handling and food hygiene procedures Desirable NVQ Level 2 Support Services or equivalent Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Previous Experience Essential Must be able to demonstrate previous experience of housekeeping in a domestic environment Desirable Knowledge of/training in Moving/Handling techniques Customer Service training Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes Essential Be able to demonstrate use of initiative in problem solving Be able to demonstrate ability to prioritise tasks Demonstrate understanding of/training in COSHH Be able to demonstrate ability to work with minimum supervision Be able to demonstrate a high standard of interpersonal skills Be able to demonstrate a positive approach to team working and/or lone working. Be able to demonstrate literacy, numeracy and comprehension of written instructions sufficient to follow instructions on cleaning chemical containers Awareness & Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda Ability to evidence/ demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework Specific Requirements Essential Be able to demonstrate a flexible approach to changes in workload/duties/priorities Be able to demonstrate the ability to react quickly sensitively to meet a wide range of differing needs Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Pilgrim Hospital Sibsey Road Boston PE21 9QS Employer's website https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)