Job summary We're recruiting for a Head Housekeeper to join our team at Marlborough House in Milton Keynes to oversee management and performance of the directly employed soft FM cleaning and porter staff. Marlborough House is a male only medium secure 28 bedded unit situated on the Milton Keynes General Hospital site in Milton Keynes. You'll be working in conjunction with nursing staffin order to maintain a clean and safe environment. The service is responsible for maintaining patient rooms, public areas, back of house areas such as linen room and laundry areas, according to the organisations policies and procedures at a level that meets or exceeds National Cleanliness standards. If you have good experience in housekeeping and want to make a difference to NHS services, we would love to hear from you This role includes an RSU allowance of £1,446 per annum on top of your salary Main duties of the job Manage porters and cleaners and ensure that all service standards are met and maintained Carry out a localised induction with all new staff members Conduct annual appraisals and monthly supervisions formanaged staff Responsible for authorising annual leave and recording and managing sickness levels Ensure all staff mandatory and task specific training is completed in liaison with Facilities co-ordinator Support line manager with rotas and cleaning schedules Responsible for managing stock levels for cleaning consumables, linen and food stock levels and highlighting shortages to line manager to order Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties About us Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria. As a Trust we provide 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 Individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount Pension scheme Lease car scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups Date posted 17 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year plus an RSU allowance of £1,446 per annum | pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 267-CS6950413-3A Job locations Marlborough House Standing Way Milton Keynes MK6 5LD Job description Job responsibilities We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview. Job description Job responsibilities We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview. Person Specification Experience Essential Housekeeper experience Desirable Food hygiene knowledge Knowledge Essential COSHH Desirable Working with chemicals Person Specification Experience Essential Housekeeper experience Desirable Food hygiene knowledge Knowledge Essential COSHH Desirable Working with chemicals 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 Marlborough House Standing Way Milton Keynes MK6 5LD Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)