Please note that this is an internal only role and therefore only current employees of Oxford Health are eligible to apply.
We are looking for a Housekeeper / Cleaner to join our team at the Whiteleaf Centre in Aylesbury to provide a safe and clean environment for patients and staff in an acute mental health ward. The role involves housekeeping duties and preparing and serving cook/chill meals for patients.
This is a full‑time role with a 7‑day rolling rota. We want flexible, reliable team players with good interpersonal and communication skills. You will be a key part of improving patient experience through a high‑quality housekeeping service, including terminal and enhanced cleaning.
Main duties of the job
- Carry out daily cleaning routines as scheduled
- Handle and remove waste in line with segregation processes and procedures
- Regenerate cook/chill meals and record temperatures of food at appropriate stages within the relevant wards
- Ensure kitchen equipment, regeneration equipment and all surfaces are clean at all times
- Ensure food is ready to be served at the correct times for service and all waste food is discarded immediately after service
- Ensure the dining room is cleaned after each meal
- Wash‑up and account for all cutlery, crockery and kitchen utensils after meals and breaks
- Ensure all food items are correctly stored and supplies are adequate
- Follow hygiene and health & safety regulations
- Ensure cleaning trolleys are fully stocked with sufficient cleaning materials and equipment
- Ensure all cleaning materials are used as directed, secured safely and in compliance with COSHH regulations
- Observe proper procedures upon entering a patient room
- Report any damages or hazards in patient rooms to Head Housekeeper
Person Specification
- Knowledge of cleaning chemicals
- Basic cleaning skills; willing to undertake NVQ2 food hygiene
- Understanding of the principles of delivering quality customer service
- Good interpersonal skills
- Experience of working in a health‑care setting
Benefits
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount
- Lease car scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.
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