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Main area Housekeeper : West Wing Theatres Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday working.) Job ref 321-NOTSS-7227520-B2
Site West Wing Operating Theatres Town Headington, Oxford Salary £24,169 Per Annum / Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 21/07/2025 23:59
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
Many of our recruitment programmes useValue Based Interviewingto identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visitwww.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values
Job overview
The post holder will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleaning in line with the National Specifications for Cleanliness in the NHS.
To work as an integral part of the theatre team ensuring a clean and safe environment for our patients and staff.
Main duties of the job
We are currently looking to recruit a motivated individual, who would like to join the West Wing theatres team.
You would be responsible for providing and maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout the shared areas within the theatre suite, Sometimes working on your own but often working as part of a team to provide a clean and safe environment for patents, staff and visitors.
Along with the cleaning tasks, Housekeepers also support the nursing team by ensuring theatre scrubs are ordered and stored away and the store rooms are tidy. You will report or escalate any disrepair or cleaning jobs needed that are the responsibility of the contact cleaners.
There are opportunities for further development within theatres if you show initiative and a willingness to learn.
Working for our organisation
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel .
In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles
Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.
If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Maintain high standards of cleanliness in line with agreed procedures which aim to reduce the risk of hospital
acquired infections.
Abide by the strict ‘National Colour Coding System’ for cleaning within a healthcare environment.
To co-operate when new methods of working are introduced with the aim of improving work schedules and frequencies.
Contribute to the maintenance of the fabric of the buildings by reporting defects and faults to ensure a safe working environment.
To ensure the rest rooms and kitchens are kept clean and tidy and have adequate stocks of provisions, crockery, cutlery. Reporting shortfalls to the relevant departments.
To empty and remove all clinical, domestic and recyclable waste ensuring waste segregation and identification procedures are followed at all times.
To take responsibility for the safe storage of all cleaning products and materials, ensuring hazardous chemicals are locked safely within cleaning trolley’s and resource cupboards.
To carry out curtain changes as and when required or instructed.
To ensure a clean uniform is worn at all times when on duty and to use relevant Personal Protective Equipment
i.e. gloves, aprons and non-slip footwear in accordance with the Trusts PPE Policy and Infection Control guidelines.
To complete all statutory and mandatory training in line with your contract of employment.
Assist in the covering of cleaning duties across the West Wing and JR main theatres
Work closely with the theatre team carrying out any reasonable duties requested.
Please see the JD for a detailed outline of the role.
Person specification
* Previous experience of working in the NHS or other health care provider
Basic Numeracy and Literacy skills
* Numeracy and literacy skills
* Previous experience in a cleaning role
COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.
Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.
Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.
Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.
Next Steps: Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification, and that your supporting statement reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the short-listing process, usually within 2 weeks. (Please note that shortlisting times vary when applying for a Medical position within the Trust). The majority of correspondence will be via the e-recruitment system; therefore you should check your emails regularly including junk mail folders in web-based email products.
No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.
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The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
Please note that this job advertisement will close automatically once the application limit is reached, regardless of whether this occurs before the advertised closing date.
Name Libi Babu Job title Deputy Matron Email address libi.babu@ouh.nhs.uk Telephone number 01865 231321 Additional information
Catherine Bird. catherine.bird@ouh.nhs.uk
Domestic / catering / porteringservices at theJohn Radcliffe Hospitalare provided byMitie.
Domestic / catering / portering / maintenance engineerservices at theChurchill HospitalandNuffield Orthopaedic Centreare provided byG4S.
Maintenance engineer services at the John Radcliffe Hospital are provided by Equans.
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