Housekeeper

Oxford Health; Bicester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Bicester is seeking a Part-time Housekeeper / Cleaner to maintain a safe and clean environment for patients and staff. This role involves cleaning duties as well as preparing and serving meals. Ideal candidates should have housekeeping experience and be flexible with working hours. Training will be provided for those without extensive experience. Join us to make a meaningful impact on mental health care in the NHS.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

NHS Discount

Competitive pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping.
• Flexible on working hours.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily cleaning routines as scheduled.
• Conduct terminal and enhanced cleans as per local procedures.
• Ensure food is supplied to wards.
• Follow food hygiene regulations.

Skills

Good time keeping

Good communicator

Job description

Job overview

We are looking for a Part-time Housekeeper / Cleaner to join our team at Bicester Community Hospital to provide a safe and clean environment for patients and staff across our inpatient and non-ward areas. The role involves housekeeping duties as well as preparing and serving cook/chill meals for patients.

Bicester Community Hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation and palliative care for people no longer requiring acute care. The hospital has 12 beds and a dedicated team of nurses, and occupational therapists and is supported by GPs and gerontologists (doctors specialising in the care of older people).

We’re looking for team players who are flexible and reliable, with good interpersonal and communication skills. You’ll be a key part of improving our patient experience by providing a high‑quality housekeeping service ensuring a clean and safe environment for all. You’ll also be carrying out terminal and enhanced cleaning.

Ideally, you’ll have a Level 2 Food Hygiene Qualification however we can provide training required for all aspects of this role so please do consider applying, even if you don’t have a lot of experience in this area.

If you have experience in delivering high‑quality cleaning and would like to make an difference to mental health care in the NHS, we would love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

• Carry out daily cleaning routines as scheduled.
• Conduct terminal and enhanced cleans as per local procedures
• Handle and remove waste in line with segregation processes and procedures
• Unpack and stack all linen and laundry.
• Regenerate cook/chill meals recording the temperatures of food at stages defined as appropriate within the relevant wards.
• Ensure kitchen equipment, regeneration equipment and all surfaces are clean at all times.
• Set up dining room, beverage/food trolleys as and when required
• Ensure food is supplied to wards at the correct times for service and all waste food is discarded and recorded immediately after service.
• Ensure the dining room is cleaned after each meal.
• Ensure all food items are correctly stored and there are adequate supplies.
• Follow food hygiene regulations.
• Provide cover for colleagues during absences.
• Ensure cleaning trolleys are fully stocked with sufficient cleaning materials, equipment to clean each area.
• Ensure all cleaning materials are used as directed and secured securely and safely in compliance with COSHH regulations.

Working for our organisation

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when 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 Northeast 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”

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing.

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Detailed job description and main 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 chances of being selected for interview.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience in housekeeping

Desirable criteria

• knowledge of COSHH

Knowledge and contractual

Essential criteria

• Flexible on working hours

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of Food Hygiene

Skills

Essential criteria

• Good time keeping

Desirable criteria

• Good communicator

Documents to Download

Housekeeper JD (PDF, 568.3KB)

Job risks form (PDF, 125.7KB)

Guidance Notes for Candidates Applying for a job at OHFT (PDF, 424.6KB)

Recruiter Contact Details

Name: Jane Grimshaw

Title: Facilities Support Manager

Email: [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone]