Job summary The post is at Savernake Hospital Marlborough We are looking for a housekeeper to join our existing team to help ensure all areas are kept to the highest standards. We couldn't run our sites without you and the fantastic work you will do keeping our wards, departments and areas clean, tidy, reducing the risk of infections and effectively helping keep our staff well and our patients safe. Our people are working hard behind the scenes to provide safe, clean, well maintained environments for patients and their NHS colleagues during this challenging time. You will become part of a team who are passionate about supporting the NHS and its people in their vital work by keeping premises clean and safe. Main duties of the job As you would expect, we do have set cleaning standards and NHS guidelines to work towards, so whilst there is no experience required, we will fully train you on all of this. The work can be physically demanding and we don't shy away from this, however, we know that this will also be what motivates you. Of course we want you to be friendly, reliable and conscientious as this role isn't just about vacuuming and cleaning, it's about being part of a whole team of staff working together to ensure the best environment for our patients to receive their treatments. About us We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR values of the organisation: Service - We will put our patients first Teamwork - We will work together Ambition - We will aspire to provide the best service Respect - We will act with integrity Date posted 22 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 249-6742289 Job locations Savernake Hospital London Road Marlborough SN8 3HL Job description Job responsibilities Undertake cleaning duties throughout the sites, which will include clinical departments, offices, sanitary and communal areas. Empty, cleaning and relining general and clinical waste bins, segregating waste for disposal to appropriate holding areas. Replenishing supplies of soap, toilet rolls, paper towels etc. Periodic cleaning maintenance of carpets and other floor surfaces. Maintaining departmental records where appropriate, eg cleaning forms, temperature sheets etc Occasional curtain changing. Using all equipment and cleaning products in accordance to the manufacturers instructions Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details Job description Job responsibilities Undertake cleaning duties throughout the sites, which will include clinical departments, offices, sanitary and communal areas. Empty, cleaning and relining general and clinical waste bins, segregating waste for disposal to appropriate holding areas. Replenishing supplies of soap, toilet rolls, paper towels etc. Periodic cleaning maintenance of carpets and other floor surfaces. Maintaining departmental records where appropriate, eg cleaning forms, temperature sheets etc Occasional curtain changing. Using all equipment and cleaning products in accordance to the manufacturers instructions Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details Person Specification Qualifications Essential General educational level of numeracy and literacy Basic food hygiene knowledge/qualification Basic Health and Safety knowledge/qualification Desirable Control of infection knowledge Experience Essential Cleaning background Desirable NHS background Skills Essential Interpersonal communication Ability to follow and convey written instructions/notes Physical skills/abilities to undertake cleaning duties Person Specification Qualifications Essential General educational level of numeracy and literacy Basic food hygiene knowledge/qualification Basic Health and Safety knowledge/qualification Desirable Control of infection knowledge Experience Essential Cleaning background Desirable NHS background Skills Essential Interpersonal communication Ability to follow and convey written instructions/notes Physical skills/abilities to undertake cleaning duties 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Savernake Hospital London Road Marlborough SN8 3HL Employer's website https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)