Job summary
The brand new BEACH building at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital needs you!
Do you have a can-do attitude and take pride in your work? Do you want to work as part of a friendly supportive team? Do you want to work in a brand new state of the art facility? Have you answered yes? Please read on.
We're looking for housekeeping assistants to join #TeamUHD on full and part-time basis. As a member of the Facilities department, you will be a vital part of a support system the hospital needs.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: 30th September 2024
Main duties of the job
Duties will include mopping, dusting, vacuuming, moving linen and replenishing cleaning supplies. This role is vital to prevent the spread of infection and keeping everybody coming to the hospital safe. You will be working in patient areas and will be very much part of the departmental teams.
We need people to work in the brand new BEACH building initially Monday to Friday. However, in the future there will be the opportunity to work various shift patterns, many of which attract enhanced pay. Although not yet fully operational, we still need to keep the areas clean whilst we train you and other colleagues in this brand new environment.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Person Specification
Other
Essential
1. Knowledge of hygiene standards and Infection Control
2. Ability to work under pressure, and to be flexible to the needs of the service
3. Good customer care
4. Able to communicate orally with people at all levels in a courteous and professional manner
Qualifications
Essential
5. Be able to read and write in English in order to complete extensive training and role relevant paperwork
Experience
Essential
6. Previous experience of cleaning as a paid profession
Desirable
7. Previous experience of cleaning in a clinical environment
Knowledge
Desirable
8. Knowledge of Industrial cleaning equipment