Job Summary
We are recruiting for a Head Housekeeper to join the Cherwell Ward at the Fulbrook Centre in Oxford to manage the housekeeping team and ensure all service standards are met and maintained. This role 37.5 hours per week working various shifts including alternate weekends. The housekeeping team work closely with nursing staff to ensure a clean and safe environment for our patients, staff and visitors as well as overseeing catering provisions. The role also includes the organisation of staff rotas, ordering supplies and supervising and supporting your direct staff.
Responsibilities
* Ensuring that a clean and safe environment is maintained at all times for both patients and staff, while managing a small team of housekeeping staff.
* Ordering supplies via the Trust e‑ordering system, managing team rotas and supervising staff.
* Staff training and induction.
* Recording and retaining all documentation required for food and cleaning services, e.g., temperature checks and cleaning task lists.
* Regenerating frozen meals and recording the temperatures of food at stages defined as appropriate within the relevant wards.
* Reporting any damages or hazards that are present in patient rooms or ward areas, e.g., burnt out light bulbs, broken furniture, broken fixtures, etc. to the ward clerk.
Qualifications
If you are a strong team player, experienced in housekeeping within healthcare or hospitality, with excellent customer service and rota management skills then we would love to hear from you.
Oxford Health is a great place to work. 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.
About the Employer
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".
Benefits
* 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
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