Housekeeper - Marlborough House , Milton Keynes NEW Standing Way Posted today £24,465 per annum[...]

Oxford Health; Fenny Stratford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to ensure a clean and safe environment for patients at their facility. The role involves daily cleaning, food preparation, and compliance with health regulations. Candidates should have basic cleaning skills and good communication abilities. Training for food hygiene can be provided. This full-time position includes varied shifts, including weekends, and offers opportunities for professional growth within the organization.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

NHS Discount

Pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of cleaning chemicals.
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily cleaning routines as scheduled.
• Handle and remove waste following procedures.
• Ensure kitchen equipment and areas are clean.
• Regenerate cook/chill meals and check temperatures.
• Wash up and account for all cutlery and crockery.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Understanding quality customer service

Education

NVQ2 Food Hygiene (willing to undertake)

Basic cleaning skills

Job description

Job overview

We are looking for Housekeeper to join our team at the Marlborough House RSU in Milton Keynes 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.

Marlborough House MK is a mental health facility providing inpatient and community care in a modern and welcoming environment. The centre incorporates four inpatient wards, day hospital facilities, and a range of outpatient treatment and therapies.

This is a full time role where you'll be working a shift pattern of 8.00am -16.00pm and 10.00am-18.00pm to include every other weekend. Shift Pattern can be discussed in interview.

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
• Handle and remove waste in line with segregation processes and procedures
• 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 time
• Ensure food is ready to be served at the correct times for service and all waste food is discarded immediately after service.
• Ensure the dining room is cleaned after each meal.
• Wash-up and account for all cutlery and crockery and kitchen utensils after meals and breaks.
• Ensure all food items are correctly stored and there are adequate supplies.
• Follow hygiene and health & safety regulations
• 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.
• Observes proper procedures upon entering a patient room
• Reports any damages or hazards that are present in patient room, i.e., burnt out light bulbs, broken furniture, broken fixtures, etc. to Head Housekeeper

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties

Working for our organisation

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

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount
• Pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups

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 your chances of being selected for interview.

Person specification

Knowledge Requirements

Essential criteria

• Some knowledge of cleaning chemicals

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Basic cleaning skills Willing to undertake NVQ2 food hygiene

Skills and experience

Essential criteria

• Good communication skills
• An understanding of the principles of delivering quality customer service
• Good interpersonal skills

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in a health care setting

Documents to Download

Band 2 Housekeeper Mental Health (PDF, 232.8KB)

Job risks form (PDF, 384.6KB)

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

Recruiter Contact Details

Name: Kelly Whipp

Title: Facilities Manager

Email: [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone]