Job summary
Forget the rest - join the best - Working together forOutstanding Care.
We have a permanent cleaning vacancy at the Pershore Community Hospital
19 hours per week ( Mon 15:00 18:00 / Tue 15:00 18:00 Wed 13:00 18:00 / Thur 15:00 18:00 / Fri 13:00 18:00)
We have supportiveand passionate teams, and you will receive full training to ensure you cansucceed in this role.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a busy and variedenvironment, working alongsideour clinical and other non-clinicalcolleagues to make a positive contribution to our patients and staff experiencethrough the provision of a Housekeeping service.
These are some of the benefits you will be entitled toshould you work for us;
Competitive paywith weekend enhancements
Generous annualleave up to 32 days per annum dependent upon contracted hours and length ofservice
Flexible hours tosuit other employment and carer responsibilities
Careerprogression or future job opportunities working direct for the NHS
Extensivetraining and support available
NHS pension andlife assurance provision
Uniform provided
Health andwellbeing packages available
Seasonalincentive schemes
Application for this role will be considered inadherence to the Working Time Regulations this will be discussed with youduring interview.
Please note the Trust will not providesponsorship to work for this role, to apply you must have current right to workin the UK status.
Main duties of the job
We prideourselves on maintaining cleaning standards to a star-rated audit process.
We will provide you with resources to developand progress a long-term career to include flexibility, continual professionaldevelopment as well as a wide range of wellbeing and support.
Workingalongside clinical teams and infection control, housekeeping teams ensure the cleanlinessof the Trusts estate in accordance with national standards and the Trusts strategiccleaning plan.
You will beresponsible for delivering a fully comprehensive and professional cleaning service,to meet NHS standard of cleanliness and other housekeeping duties in accordancewith schedules and procedures and will work within local community hospitals /other inpatient settings / health centres / clinics / and administration areas. You will also be required to relayinformation that may impact on other clinical / non-clinical services. The rolewill provide you with variety as no two days are the same.
Inreturn, you will receive full support, training, and guidance to enable you toundertake a range of cleaning duties to include, general cleaning tasks(bathrooms, kitchens, wards, clinics, theatres, office areas, etc.) as well asspecialised cleaning processes to include machines, with some specific tasks beingtailored to the needs of a particular service and around patient care.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitalsand community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental healthand learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people ofall ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexibleworking options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We valuediversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,and ethnicities.
What we offer;
* 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to33 days with long service
* Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you workunsocial hours
* Flexible and agile working opportunities
* Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
* Wide range of supportive staff networks
* Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit ourwebsite.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria forthe role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria forthe role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
Experience
Essential
* Previous experience of cleaning in an employed capacity
Desirable
* Previous experience of cleaning in an employed capacity
Additional Criteria
Essential
* You understand that we will not provide sponsorship to work for this role.
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
Experience
Essential
* Previous experience of cleaning in an employed capacity
Desirable
* Previous experience of cleaning in an employed capacity
Additional Criteria
Essential
* You understand that we will not provide sponsorship to work for this role.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Pershore Hospital
Queen Elizabeth Drive
Pershore
Worcestershire
WR10 1PS
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