Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Dorset County Hospital is looking to recruit a Housekeeping Assistant to strengthen the already existing friendly and hardworking team. Following several changes to the service we are providing throughout the main hospital and some surrounding sites, we are looking to recruit new staff to help us maintain and improve the standards of cleanliness within the hospital.
Main duties of the job
The exact duties will vary across the shifts and the areas to be cleaned differ too. However, the main duties of the role remain the same: to keep all areas in the hospital clean for our patients and staff.
We operate a 24-hour service throughout the year, and staff are being recruited for all shifts. There are many different pressures throughout the day and across the hospital. The housekeeping team has to respond to these, working together with colleagues to ensure the best patient experience. You will be trained in-house and be placed with experienced colleagues in the first instance, allowing you to learn what is expected of you in a supportive environment.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff. Our mission is to work in partnership to provide high-quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect, and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application, please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values, search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
* Education to GCSE level Grade C or above or its equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
* Evidence of working in an NHS environment
* Evidence of working in a team
* Evidence of working with IT and applying systems and processes
* Evidence of Health & Safety, COSHH, and Infection Control Regulations
Skills & Abilities
* Evidence of good communication skills
* Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
* Evidence of ability to maintain accurate and legible documentation
* Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients, and visitors
* Competent to operate cleaning equipment
* Competent in following work schedules
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 name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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