Band 5 Nurse and Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker recruitment is centralised, meaning when you apply you will be considered for a number of roles across the Trust. If you have any questions please email: nursing.careers@ouh.nhs.uk.
Main area Support services Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 15 hours per week (Saturday - Sunday 8am to 4pm) Job ref 321-EST-6881972-B2-PUB
Site Horton General Hospital Town Banbury Salary £23,615 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 16/01/2025 23:59 Interview date 22/01/2025
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Delivering Compassionate Excellence is our focus, centered on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do.
Job overview
Housekeeper - Katherine House Hospice - Adderbury
We are currently looking to recruit motivated individuals who would like to make a difference to the patient experience by joining the Katherine House Hospice housekeeping team here at Adderbury.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleaning in line with the National Specifications for Cleanliness in the NHS.
* To work as an integral part of the team ensuring a high-quality service to patients.
* To support ward staff in the delivery of protected patient mealtimes.
* Provide and maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the hospice.
* Support the nursing team with the delivery of patient beverages.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Basic literacy and numeracy skills
* NVQ or equivalent in cleaning and support services
* Previous experience of working in a housekeeping/domestic role
* Previous experience of working within a healthcare environment
* Able to identify potential hazards in the workplace and act on these effectively
* Ability to read and understand written instructions
* Ability to communicate using good verbal and written English
* Physical ability to perform the duties of the post
* Ability to work under own initiative to achieve set targets
* Presentable, approachable, flexible
* Resilient and calm under pressure
* Drive and determination to see things through
* Identify and resolve causes of conflict or resistance
* Reflects systematically on their performance and modifies behaviour accordingly
* Flexible and adaptable in changing circumstances
* Demonstrates personal confidence
COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues, and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. While COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we encourage our staff to get vaccinated.
Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply.
Next Steps: Please ensure that you read the job description and person specification, and that your supporting statement reflects this, as your application will be judged against these criteria. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the short-listing process, usually within 2 weeks.
No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.
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