Main area Housekeeping Grade NHS AfC Band 2 Contract Permanent: Part time Hours Part time - 32.5 hours per week (Post 1 Mon - Fri 32.5 hrs per week Mon - Fri 06.00 - 13.00. Post 2 8 hrs per week Sat & Sun 16.00 - 20.00) Job ref 357-LN-2071-24
Employer United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Lincoln County Hospital Town Lincoln Salary £23,615 per annum, £12,594 pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 18/03/2025 23:59
Housekeeping Assistant - Band 2 Outside Areas Housekeeper
NHS AfC Band 2
We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people. We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision. We want in return to help people achieve what they wish in their careers in the NHS at ULTH.
We are always keen to welcome highly skilled, committed and compassionate individuals to our hospitals – people who put patients at the heart of everything they do and are ready to help us achieve our vision.
Our values guide everything we do. They are:
* Patient-centred –Putting patients at the heart of everything we do, listening and responding to their needs and wishes.
* Safety –Following ULTH and professional guidelines. Speaking up to make sure patients and staff are safe from harm.
* Excellence –Striving to be the best that we can be. Innovating and learning from others.
* Compassion –Caring for patients and their loved ones in ways we would want for our friends and family.
* Respect –Behaving and using language that demonstrates respect and courtesy to others. Zero tolerance to bullying, inequality, prejudice and discrimination.
If you believe in them too, then you are ready to join the ULTH team.
This is a very physical and demanding job and will require a lot of time on your feet.
Job overview
Please note these vacancies involve working outside maintaining cleanliness of all entrances, pathways, courtyards, carparks etc. and will include public toilets inside the hospital.
The post of the Hotel Services Housekeeping Assistant is to clean the hospital Wards, Clinics, Departments and Corridor areas in order that they are maintained to the highest standards of hygiene, environmental cleanliness and appearance.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work using a variety of equipment in order to carry out the full range of cleaning services required. Experience in domestic environment would be an advantage but not necessary as full training will be given, to be able to follow written and verbal instructions regarding use of cleaning chemicals and will be able to demonstrate both the ability to prioritise tasks and the ability to work with minimum supervision, reporting to the Supervisor/Ward Sister.
You must be able to demonstrate a flexible approach to changes in workload/duties/priorities, and be able to demonstrate the ability to react sensitively to meet a wide range of differing needs together with a positive approach to team working and/or lone working and demonstrate a high standard of interpersonal skills. Ideally you will have an understanding of excellent customer service - although this is not essential.
Person specification
* Be able to demonstrate use of initiative in problem solving
* Be able to demonstrate ability to prioritise tasks
* Demonstrate understanding of/training in COSHH
* Ability to work with minimum supervision
* Be able to demonstrate a high standard of interpersonal skills
* Be able to demonstrate a positive approach to team working and/or lone working.
* Be able to demonstrate literacy, numeracy and comprehension of written instructions sufficient to follow instructions on cleaning chemical containers
* Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda
* Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
Qualifications
* Basic general secondary education in English and Maths
* Knowledge of cleaning and food handling procedures
* Knowledge of COSHH and Health and safety, manual handling
* NVQ Level 2 Support Services or equivalent
* Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Previous Experience
* Must be able to demonstrate previous experience of housekeeping in a domestic environment
* Be able to demonstrate previous experience of Housekeeping
* Customer Service training
* Knowledge of/training in Moving/Handling techniques
Specific Requirements
* Be able to demonstrate a flexible approach to changes in workload/duties/priorities
* Be able to demonstrate the ability to react quickly sensitively to meet a wide range of differing needs
ULTH recognises that everyone is different, and values the unique contribution that individual experiences, knowledge and skills make in delivering quality healthcare and becoming a model employer. We are committed to transforming our organisational culture by actively committing to implementing the Trust Single Equality Scheme, and other policies, such as the Dignity in Care policy and the Dignity at Work policy.
Please note that we do not accept CVs.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, ULTH reserves the right to close this advert prior to the closing date.
No DBS fees to pay: Successful candidates will have DBS applications applied for & paid by ULTH where applicable. There is no requirement to reimburse ULTH for this cost.
We welcome applications from the UK Armed Forces Community. On the application form please tick “Member of the Armed Forces Community” if the below applies to you.
You are:
* A Veteran
* A Military Reserve
* Partner/Spouse of those Serving NB: partners/spouses are only eligible whilst their partner is serving in the Armed Forces
Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Elizabeth Long Job title Supervisor Email address elizabeth.long18@nhs.net Telephone number 01522 573098 Additional information
All supervisors will be able to answer your queries please tel. 01522 573098
#J-18808-Ljbffr