Job Description Housekeeper Location: Sterile Services Northwest, Preston Hours: Part time, 20 weekly hours
The role: 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 will clean and prepare all areas of the Hub in accordance with the Ramsay minimum standards documents. 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 will bring: High levels of customer service as this role is patient facing
A positive can-do attitude
The ability to learn quickly and adapt to a changing environment
Good interpersonal skills
The ability to manage own workload
Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required
Previous experience in a Housekeeping role is essential and knowledge of COSHH and infection control is also desirable, however training will be provided.
Why join us? At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, because we’re people caring for people:
Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security •Private Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants •Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance •Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary •Private Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period •Employee Assistance Programme
Work–Life Balance •
25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days • Flexible shift patterns, where possible • Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave •Volunteer leave to support causes that matter to you
Career Development & Recognition • Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development •
Colleague recognition programme to celebrate our people
Lifestyle & Everyday Perks • Access to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts • Cycle2Work scheme • Subsidised staff restaurant, where possible • Free parking on site, where possible
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.
We care.
It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.