Overview
Are you a hardworking and enthusiastic individual looking for a rewarding role in healthcare? We are seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to join our friendly team at Wexham Park Hospital, Slough.
In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring patients have a comfortable and positive experience by: maintaining high standards of cleanliness on the ward/department; serving breakfast to patients with care and efficiency; creating a welcoming and supportive environment.
What We Offer: Full training - no previous cleaning experience needed; a friendly and supportive team environment; the chance to make a real difference in patients' lives; NHS benefits and career progression opportunities.
If you have great customer service skills and a positive attitude, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and be part of something meaningful.
Main duties of the job
* Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in a healthcare environment? Wexham Park Hospital, Slough, is seeking a hardworking and enthusiastic Housekeeping Assistant to join our dedicated team.
Job summary
Join Our Team at Wexham Park Hospital!
Are you a hardworking and enthusiastic individual looking for a rewarding role in healthcare? We are seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to join our friendly team at Wexham Park Hospital, Slough.
In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring patients have a comfortable and positive experience by: maintaining high standards of cleanliness on the ward/department; serving breakfast to patients with care and efficiency; creating a welcoming and supportive environment.
What We Offer: Full training - no previous cleaning experience needed; a friendly and supportive team environment; the chance to make a real difference in patients' lives; NHS benefits and career progression opportunities.
If you have great customer service skills and a positive attitude, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and be part of something meaningful.
About the Role
As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for our patients and staff. Your responsibilities will include:
* Cleaning & Floor Care - Vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, damp mopping, and spray buffing of floors, using specialist equipment where required.
* Carpet Maintenance - Daily spot cleaning, stain removal, and shampooing carpets under the guidance of the Housekeeping Supervisor.
* Waste Management - Collecting, tagging, and disposing of waste correctly, ensuring proper segregation and placement in locked containers as per NHS Trust policy.
* General Cleaning Duties - Damp dusting and sanitising patient lockers, over-bed tables, chairs, beds, ledges, radiators, pipes, and bed wheels.
* Use of Cleaning Equipment - Operating cleaning machinery and technology to ensure high standards of cleanliness are maintained.
If you have great attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and excellent customer service skills, we'd love to hear from you!
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your Role & Responsibilities
As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will play a crucial part in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across hospital wards and departments. Your key tasks will include:
* General Cleaning Duties: Damp dusting and polishing desks, furniture, and fittings in nurses stations, offices, day rooms, and ancillary areas; cleaning baths, showers, hand basins, and polishing chrome fittings; maintaining cleanliness of lavatories and surrounding areas; cleaning and polishing mirrors and glass surfaces; ensuring lavatory brushes and holders are thoroughly cleaned after use.
* Waste & Consumables Management: Collection and safe disposal of waste, ensuring correct segregation; replacing waste bags and keeping containers clean; restocking hand towels, toilet rolls, hand soap, hand cream, and hand gel dispensers.
* Patient Support: Assisting with the serving of breakfast as required, ensuring patients receive a positive mealtime experience.
* Equipment & Technology: Using cleaning equipment and technology efficiently and safely, following training and guidance.
What We Offer: Full training provided; no previous experience required; a friendly and supportive team in a hospital environment; opportunities for career progression within the NHS; NHS benefits including a pension scheme and staff discounts; a chance to make a real impact on patient wellbeing every day.
If you have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and great customer service skills, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today and become a valued part of our team at Wexham Park Hospital!
For more details, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
* Basic education
* Good Numeracy and literacy
Desirable
* NVQ level 1 in cleaning and support services building interior
Experience
Desirable
* Previous experience in a similar role desirable but not essential
Knowledge
Essential
* Basic cleaning skills
* Able to work as a member of a team
* Able to communicate verbally and understand instructions
Desirable
* Understanding of reasons for cleaning
Special Requirements
Essential
* Flexible approach to work
* Respect for patient privacy and confidentiality
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
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wexham Park Hospital
Wexham Street
Slough
SL2 4HL
Employer's website
https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/
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