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Senior Housekeeper in Stafford

On-site in Stafford·Part-time·Added today (last checked 9 Nov)

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

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Our summary

Salary: £25,272 a year
About £1,810 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Stafford
Contract: Part-time
Closing date: Apply by Monday 9 November

Skills

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Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Stafford.

The role

Job summary

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

The Housekeeping staff provide a clean and safe environment to our patients, visitors and staff ensuring that a high standard of cleanliness in line with National Cleaning Standards, infection control and health and safety are met and maintained

The post holder will be expected to work as part of the wider Housekeeping team, providing an integrated and flexible service, and as such may sometimes be required to undertake duties within other areas of the Hotel Services Department should the needs of the service demand it.

Main duties of the job

Maintain the required standard of cleaning services following the correct procedure and frequencies
Undertake a variety of cleaning duties in line with the ward/area/location cleaning schedules
Operate mechanical cleaning equipment
Replenish disposables and consumables
Safely and correctly store cleaning chemicals and equipment
Carry out specialist cleaning and one-off cleaning duties in line with service requirements
Assist with laundry duties as and when required
Where applicable - ward-based duties as required:
- Ward based catering duties to ensure in conjunction with nursing staff that service users are provided with appropriate meals
- Regenerate food, probe, record temperature of food and serve
- Ensure that meals are served in a presentable and timely manner and appropriate cutlery and condiments are supplied
- Assist to ensure dining room area is ready for service and cleared afterwards
- Record waste levels at end of service
- Clean regeneration trolley

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please note: If you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of your application, we encourage you to review the Trust's guidance on the use of AI within the recruitment process. Further information can be found on Join Us :: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust or www.mpft.nhs.uk/joinus

Job description

Job responsibilities

To learn more about this varied and interesting role please see the full job description and person specification.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Willing to complete all in-house training necessary to own role

Desirable

Basic food hygiene certificate
Willing to undertake training work towards a qualification to fulfil the role, e.g. diploma level 2 (NVQ) relevant to the post, BICS (British Institute of Cleaning Science)

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Demonstrable experience to carry out duties to the required standard

Desirable

Experience of working in the NHS
Computer literate
Experience in food preparation and handling
Manual handling experience
Valid driving licence

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Essential

Ability to solve a problem (in line with the role level)
Ability to allocate work
Basic knowledge of chemicals and cleaning products
Broad knowledge of specialist cleaning techniques and equipment

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.