Housekeeping Assistant Location: Cobalt Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hours: 20 hours per week, Part-time Salary: Depending on experience Benefits Summary: Cobalt Hospital has been delivering health services for many years and has established a reputation with patients and the healthcare community for consultant led services and high patient satisfaction. Registered with the Care Quality Commission patients can be assured of the highest standards in surgical, nursing, hygiene and aftercare services at Cobalt. The endoscopy service has recently achieved Joint Advisory Group accreditation an industry standard for the delivery of endoscopy procedures so patients can be assured they will receive the highest quality of clinical care and patient experience. The role: We currently have a great new opportunity for a Housekeeping Assistant to join out team at our Cobalt Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne. People caring for people. That's what it's all about at Ramsay Health Care UK. Thorough hygiene standards - and a bright, clean environment are key to delivering the very best patient care. So, your can-do attitude, customer focused approach and high standards make you the perfect person to join us in this Housekeeper role. You'll be involved in cleaning all areas of the hospital, from wards to theatres. We'll give you all the training you'll need - including getting you up to speed on infection control regulations. As a vital part of the team, you'll be valued for your hard work and skills - and given the chance to build on them through our Ramsay Academy. What you'll bring with you: A warm, considerate and empathetic character The ability to make decisions and use your initiative Strong communication skills A flexible and can do attitude Benefits: 25 Days Leave Bank Holidays (pro-rated) Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period Flexible shift patterns available where possible Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy Free Parking on site (where possible) Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible) Concerts for Carers Employee Assistance Programme Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords The Blue Light Card Scheme About Us: Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years' experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS. We love people with a positive, "can do" attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success. We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that people - staff and doctors - are Ramsay Health Care's most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud of our 'Speak Up for Safety' programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more 'Time to Care'. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process. LI-KH1