Job summary

Forget the rest – and join the best – Working togetherfor Outstanding Care.

We currently have a fixedterm to 30th November 2023, part time vacancy at Evesham Community Hospital, Evesham working 30 hours per week,Monday-Friday, 6 hours each day, from 08:00 to 14:30 to include 30-minuteunpaid break.

This is anexciting opportunity to work within a busy and varied environment, workingalongside clinical teams and infection control, housekeeping teams ensure the cleanlinessof the Trusts estate in accordance with national standards and the Trusts strategiccleaning plan.

We havesupportive and passionate teams, and you will receive full training to ensureyou can succeed in this role.

These are some of the benefits you will be entitled toshould you work for us;

Competitive paywith weekend enhancements [where applicable]

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

Otherstaff benefits include:

Free/reduced carparking is available on most sites

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.

Main duties of the job

We pride ourselveson maintaining cleaning standards to a star-rated audit process.

Join ourteams, we pride ourselves in providing outstanding care to patients across Herefordshireand Worcestershire. We will provide youwith resources to develop and progress a long-term career to includeflexibility, continual professional development as well as a wide range ofwellbeing 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 leada small team to deliver professional NHS housekeeping services in accordancewith schedules/procedures and contribute to processes to ensure standards areachieved. Maintain staffrecords, ensuring rosters meet service needs. Be involved in staff induction/training and completestaff development reviews.

Reportequipment/environment defects and manage/replenish housekeeping related stock.

Inreturn, you will receive support, training, and guidance to enable you toundertake a range of duties to support your team.

About us

We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community health services across Worcestershire and the provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We work in partnership with other organisations to keep our community well at home for as long as possible.

We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.

We have an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop. We will support you; help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training programme; and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We endeavour to offer an attractive work-life balance, with flexibility in our approach to help you get the most out of your career.

We provide our staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their wellbeing, from our Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, to wellbeing festivals or access to free online exercise classes.

At the core of our values, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. We take every opportunity to strengthen our approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of our staff.

We would encourage you to visit the Trusts Recruitment Microsite, click the Employer Website link.

Date posted

26 April 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£21,730 to £23,177 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9798-4478

Job locations

Evesham Community Hospital

Waterside

Evesham

Worcestershire

WR11 1JT

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

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ1 in Housekeeping or experience to an equivalent level

Desirable

  • Certificates in Health and Safety & Manual Handling
  • Any other job-related training
  • NVQ2 in Housekeeping

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in the cleaning industry

Desirable

  • Supervisory experience in the cleaning industry
  • NHS cleaning supervision would be an advantage

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ1 in Housekeeping or experience to an equivalent level

Desirable

  • Certificates in Health and Safety & Manual Handling
  • Any other job-related training
  • NVQ2 in Housekeeping

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in the cleaning industry

Desirable

  • Supervisory experience in the cleaning industry
  • NHS cleaning supervision would be an advantage

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Able to meet the travel requirements of the 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.