Housekeeper - Bassetlaw Theatres

Job summary

Bassetlaw Hospital is looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join the team at Bassetlaw theatres as a part-time Housekeeper.

This role is busy and we are looking for candidates to work part-time hours over five days (Monday to Friday). We take pride in our work and environment and we believe that the Housekeeper role is integral in providing an efficient service for our patients.

Main duties of the job

The Housekeeper role will ensure that all facilities in the theatre units are clean, safe, tidy and comfortable.

The main elements of the role are supporting the delivery of cleaning schedules in terms of clinical equipment, assisting with stock management/rotation and to assist the coordinator in ensuring the theatre departments are well maintained, together with other specified tasks to meet patient and staff needs.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help you Develop , Belong and Thrive , Here .

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including: o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Demonstrates understanding of the role outlined in the job description

Desirable

Previous experience of professional cleaning, catering, portering services, working with the public, retail Use of IT systems for teletracking, Datex Customer service experience

Qualifications/Training

Essential

Numerate and literate Communicates clearly in writing

Desirable

Evidence of development, skills, knowledge and abilities Understanding of safe moving and handling practices

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

Can communicate verbally with other clearly and courteously Polite, reliable and responsible

Desirable

Understands how to maintain good working relationships

Organisational Skills

Essential

Able to work under own initiative within outlined duties Able to prioritise outlined duties Punctual and able to manage own time within outlined duties Flexible - can adapt in cases of high clinical demand on the clinical teams/department ( ad hoc errands)

Desirable

Can demonstrate an understanding of the importance of cleaning Can demonstrate an understanding of Health & Safety, COSHH Regulations, Infection Prevention and Control and Risk Assessment Give practical experience of safe practice Understanding of effective stock control

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