Job summary Do you have a can-do attitude and take pride in your work? We're looking for a housekeeping assistant to join TeamUHD to help maintain our residences at Bournemouth Hospital. You'll be organised, providing a high standard of domestic service across site residential properties. You'll carry out duties set out in our accommodation cleaning schedules or as requested by the site management team. Tasks will include bed making and assisting in the laundering of bed linen and other items as and when required. What we can offer you in return: Enhanced annual leave (pro-rata for part-time) Generous NHS pension scheme NHS discounts at thousands of retailers Working with a friendly, inclusive team For a more detailed overview of the role and person specification please see the supporting documents Two posts available: 1 x 0.66 WTE (25 hours per week Monday to Friday) 1 x 0.18 WTE (3.5 hours Saturday & 3.5 hours Sunday) Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital Interview Date: TBC Main duties of the job To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. 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 team mates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. In some cases this means that a 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 at interview. Date posted 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pa/pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 153-CO03832 Job locations Royal Bournemouth Hospital Bournemouth BH7 7DW 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. 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 Qualifications Essential Be able to read and write in English in order to complete extensive training and role relevant paperwork Desirable Customer Service/Hospitality qualification or equivalent experience Other Requirements Essential Ability to work under pressure, and to be flexible to the needs of the service. Technical Skills Competencies Essential Knowledge of cleaning equipment. Experience Essential Previous experience of cleaning as a paid profession Knowledge Essential Knowledge of hygiene standards and Infection Control Language requirement Essential Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role Person Specification Qualifications Essential Be able to read and write in English in order to complete extensive training and role relevant paperwork Desirable Customer Service/Hospitality qualification or equivalent experience Other Requirements Essential Ability to work under pressure, and to be flexible to the needs of the service. Technical Skills Competencies Essential Knowledge of cleaning equipment. Experience Essential Previous experience of cleaning as a paid profession Knowledge Essential Knowledge of hygiene standards and Infection Control Language requirement Essential Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role 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 University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Bournemouth Hospital Bournemouth BH7 7DW Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)