Main area Housekeeper Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Fixed term: 7 months (Includes alternate weekends) Hours Part time - 25 hours per week (5 day week with alternate weekends) Job ref 383-FAC-5848-25
Employer Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Carsington Units Town Derby Salary £24,169 pa, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 13/07/2025 23:59
NHS AfC: Band 2
Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.
Job overview
Do you want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career?
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
We have a temporary vacancy with our housekeeping service on our acute wards, providing a full cleaning service over our two inpatient sites in South Derbyshire, Carsington Unit (Located on the Kingsway Hospital site) and the Radbourne unit (located on the Royal Derby site)
Available position is 5 day week with alternate weekends 12.00-17.00 25 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
Housekeepers provide a high class cleaning service to all buildings within the Trust, creating a clean environment for all patients, visitors, and staff.
Duties
* Damp mopping and buffing of all floor surfaces, including using machinery. Periodic maintenance as included in the cleaning schedules.
* Vacuum cleaning of all carpet areas, including use of machinery.
* Damp dusting all radiators, pipes and ledges.
* Cleaning of all furniture and fittings by the appropriate method.
* High dusting.
* Cleaning of partition glass and inside of windows where necessary.
* Cleaning of all sanitary fitments.
* Cleaning wall tiles.
* Emptying of refuse bins and removing to place of disposal. Cleaning of all refuse holders.
* Cleaning of lockers, beds and mattress when vacated by the patient
Housekeeping Duties – Duties will vary to suit area
* Prepare the dining room ready for meals.
* Under the supervision of nursing staff ensure all meals are served and presented in an appetising manner
* Ensure all meal and break pots are washed with the aid of the dishwasher and that the kitchen is left clean and tidy
* To work as a member of the ‘house’ team including attending team meetings as appropriate.
* In the allotted time, any other non-patient duty as required by the Unit manager
* To complete all relevant paperwork as requested by management
Working for our organisation
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”
Benefits include:
* Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
* 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’ service
* Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
* Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
* Health service discounts and online benefits
* Incremental pay progression
* Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
* Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
* Health and wellbeing opportunities
* Structured learning and development opportunities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Person specification
communication
Knowledge and Experience
* Working knowledge of Health and Safety
* Cleaning experience
Additional Information
Flexible Working
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.
Disability Confident Employer
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.
If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or email dchst.recruitment@nhs.net and we will be happy to provide assistance.
DBS Checks
The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month’s salary.
This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Name Mr Stephen Jones Job title Hotel Services Manager Email address stephen.jones15@nhs.net Telephone number 01332 623 700 Additional information
Please use extension 33255
If you have problems applying, contact
Address Recruitment Team
Telephone 01332 564856 option 1, option 1 (please note, my normal working days are Mon-Thu)
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