NHS

Housekeeper


PayCompetitive
LocationLincoln/England
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: C9274-25-0167?language=en&page=1053&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      JOB TITLE: Housekeeper

      DEPARTMENT: Peter Hodgkinson Centre Admin Offices

      LOCATION/BASE ADDRESS: Peter Hodgkinson Centre, Greetwell Road, Lincoln

      BAND AND SALARY: Band 2

      1 position available

      25 hours per week working Monday to Friday 09:30 - 14:30.

      An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic person to join our award winning housekeeping team. Peter Hodgkinson Centre is a 24 hour unit service users with a variety of mental health issues.

      You will be part of a team that works closely with your colleagues to ensure that service users are cared for in a clean and comfortable environment. The role will include a variety of cleaning duties.

      Good communication skills and the ability to work within a team is essential. NVQ in support services and basic food hygiene certificates are desirable, but training can be provided. Previous experience of working within a hospital/caring environment would be preferable.

      The successful applicant will be expected to work Monday - Friday.

      For Further details please contact Becky Wilson, Housekeeping supervisor. Rebecca.wilson49@nhs.net.

      Previous applicants need not apply

      Main duties of the job

      The post holder is part of a team of housekeepers who are responsible to the Housekeeping Supervisor

      About us

      Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,900 staff, and serving a population of over 768,400, our people lie at the heart of everything we do.

      You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of 'outstanding' for well-led and 'good' overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We're really proud of this!

      We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff.

      Whether you're taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire has arange of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that's friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life. Visit beinlincolnshire.com to find out more.

      Date posted

      31 March 2025

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 2

      Salary

      £23,615 a year pro rata

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Part-time, Flexible working

      Reference number

      274-11356-AI-A

      Job locations

      Peter Hodgkinson Centre

      Greetwell Road

      Lincoln

      LN2 5UA


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Achieve and maintain high standards of cleanliness in at all times, in line with NHS National Standards of Cleanliness and Infection Control policy:

      Use of all cleaning equipment and materials appropriately and effectively to provide a clean and safe environment

      Cleaning of all areas within the unit both on the wards and the off ward areas as defined in the cleaning schedules

      Daily inspection of electrical cleaning equipment prior to use and the reporting of any faults as appropriate

      Disposal of all waste in accordance with trust policies

      Damp dusting of all fixtures and fitting/internal glass

      Ensure all soft furnishings, curtains and soft flooring are cleaned and maintained as required

      Changing curtains when required and re-hang as necessary

      Any other duties as related to housekeeping within the unit.

      Prepare and regenerate meals for patients. Maintain all food safety records in line with Food Safety Manual, Catering Policy, and all food safety legislation.

      Ensure patient area is readied for meal service, and clear related crockery/cutlery etc after meal service, ensuring these are washed appropriately.

      Maintain stocks of cleaning materials on wards and admin areas.

      Report any issues/damage to the environment/furniture etc to the Housekeeping Supervisor/Ward Manager.

      Ensure all stocks of linen are maintained and laundered in line with appropriate policies.

      Comply with and carry out safe practice in accordance with Trust policies and procedures, appropriate Codes of Conduct, the Mental Health Act (1983) and other relevant national and local guidance

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Achieve and maintain high standards of cleanliness in at all times, in line with NHS National Standards of Cleanliness and Infection Control policy:

      Use of all cleaning equipment and materials appropriately and effectively to provide a clean and safe environment

      Cleaning of all areas within the unit both on the wards and the off ward areas as defined in the cleaning schedules

      Daily inspection of electrical cleaning equipment prior to use and the reporting of any faults as appropriate

      Disposal of all waste in accordance with trust policies

      Damp dusting of all fixtures and fitting/internal glass

      Ensure all soft furnishings, curtains and soft flooring are cleaned and maintained as required

      Changing curtains when required and re-hang as necessary

      Any other duties as related to housekeeping within the unit.

      Prepare and regenerate meals for patients. Maintain all food safety records in line with Food Safety Manual, Catering Policy, and all food safety legislation.

      Ensure patient area is readied for meal service, and clear related crockery/cutlery etc after meal service, ensuring these are washed appropriately.

      Maintain stocks of cleaning materials on wards and admin areas.

      Report any issues/damage to the environment/furniture etc to the Housekeeping Supervisor/Ward Manager.

      Ensure all stocks of linen are maintained and laundered in line with appropriate policies.

      Comply with and carry out safe practice in accordance with Trust policies and procedures, appropriate Codes of Conduct, the Mental Health Act (1983) and other relevant national and local guidance

      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Level 2 Food Safety qualification, or willingness to undertake

      Desirable

      • Basic Health & Safety Awareness
      • Chemical/CoSHH awareness
      • Moving & Handling Training

      Experience

      Essential

      • Previous experience within a cleaning/housekeeping role

      Desirable

      • Previous experience within an NHS/care environment
      • Food handling/hygiene experience.
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Level 2 Food Safety qualification, or willingness to undertake

      Desirable

      • Basic Health & Safety Awareness
      • Chemical/CoSHH awareness
      • Moving & Handling Training

      Experience

      Essential

      • Previous experience within a cleaning/housekeeping role

      Desirable

      • Previous experience within an NHS/care environment
      • Food handling/hygiene experience.

      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

      Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Peter Hodgkinson Centre

      Greetwell Road

      Lincoln

      LN2 5UA


      Employer's website

      https://www.lpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Peter Hodgkinson Centre

      Greetwell Road

      Lincoln

      LN2 5UA


      Employer's website

      https://www.lpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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