Job summary Housekeeping Assistant - Savernake Hospital These roles are offered on a part time basis as below, this means that candidates interested in working part time are encouraged to apply and will receive a salary on a pro rata basis. We are looking for a housekeeper to join our existing team to help ensure all areas are kept to the highest standard sat Savernake Hospital, Marlborough between Monday to Friday. We are looking for two part time roles as follows: 20 Hours per week 25 Hours per week 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 04 February 2025 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 249-6915384 Job locations Savernake Hospital London Road Marlborough SN8 3HL Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will 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. Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will 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. 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 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 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)