Job summary We require a friendly and enthusiastic individual to join a highly motivated, dedicated team of Housekeepers at The Fulbrook Centre at the Churchill Hospital in Oxford. You'll work with nursing staff in order to maintain a clean and safe environment on our mental health older adult wards, maintaining a homely and comfortable atmosphere. Responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining the patient rooms, public areas, back of house areas such as linen room and laundry areas, in line with company policies and procedures at a level that meets or exceeds National Cleanliness standards. You'llensure a clean safe environment and catering provision for clients, of which in-house training will be provided. If you're a team player with good interpersonal and communication skills with 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 This role involves shift working including lates, earlies, weekends, and bank holidays over a rolling rota, whereby weekend and banks holidays are paid at an enhanced rate. Main duties of the job 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 Handle and remove waste in line with segregation processes and procedures Unpack and stack all linen and laundry Regenerate cook/chill meals recording the temperatures of food at stages defined asappropriate within the relevant wards Ensure kitchen equipment, regeneration equipment and all surfaces are clean at all times Ensure food is ready to be served at the correct times for service and all waste food is discarded immediately after service Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties About us 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 Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 267-CS6746264-A Job locations Fulbrook Centre, Churchill Hospital Old Road, Headington Oxford OX3 7JU Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role Person Specification Knowledge Essential Some knowledge of cleaning chemicals. Experience Essential Experience working in a housekeeping/cleaning role Desirable To demonstrate an interest in learning /further training. Skills Essential Good communication skills. Ability to communicate sensitively with people who have mental health concerns. An understanding of the principles of delivering quality customer service. Basic cleaning skills. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Some knowledge of cleaning chemicals. Experience Essential Experience working in a housekeeping/cleaning role Desirable To demonstrate an interest in learning /further training. Skills Essential Good communication skills. Ability to communicate sensitively with people who have mental health concerns. An understanding of the principles of delivering quality customer service. Basic cleaning skills. 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 Oxford Health NHS Trust Address Fulbrook Centre, Churchill Hospital Old Road, Headington Oxford OX3 7JU Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)