Lead Housekeeper
Job Description
Job summary
Healthshare is a successful provider of clinical and diagnostic services to the private and NHS sectors across various locations throughout the country. At Healthshare Clinic West London we have an 8 bedded day surgery unit and theatre complex with 1 theatre and 4 recovery bays, radiology unit, endoscopy unit, 6 consulting rooms and 2 minor surgery rooms.
We are looking for experienced Lead Housekeeper to work for Healthshare Clinic West London. The post holder will ensure that professional and national standards are adhered to in the clinic. The role as the Lead Housekeeper is an integral part of the Healthshare Clinic West London team.
Main duties of the job
This post includes housekeeping as well as organizing the staff rota, ordering housekeeping stock, ensuring checklists are complete by the housekeeping team, move/replace/ exchange the medical gases cylinders in the medical gases sheds storage units when required, maintaining the high standards of cleanliness required within the clinic, disposing of rubbish and other general duties that occur within the clinic.
About us
We're an independent healthcare provider, with established roots in muscular-skeletal health and diagnostics, founded by expert NHS clinicians who recognised a way to improve things.
Our approach means that whether it's speed, flexibility, efficiency or quality, every aspect has been carefully considered to surpass expectations. This is why we've been a trusted partner of the NHS for over ten years, and the provider of choice for countless private patients.
We work with integrity. When it comes to collaboratively delivering care, relationships are key. Whether we're interacting with each other, our partners or our patients, we're always open and honest. Every key decision is based on clear process and informed by evidence.
We act with empathy. Everyone who is here, is here because they care about people. We always try and put ourselves in the shoes of whomever we're interacting with and treat people with compassion and consideration.
We inspire with passion. It's hard work, but we absolutely love what we do. There's no room for a half-hearted approach to healthcare, it requires dedication, and that's what everyone here has. A Healthshare employee is enthusiastic, with a verve and panache that inspires others around them.
Benefits
25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
Private Healthcare (Employer paid)
Company Pension Scheme
Life Assurance
Blue Light Card
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Help replenishment of medical gases in the medical gases storage as required.
- Undertake errand duties when/as required.
- Ensure all rubbish is disposed of in accordance with hospital policy.
- Maintain the general cleanliness by assisting in cleaning the rest of departments as per rota.
- Undertake specific cleaning duties when requested.
- Maintain security within the department.
- Any other duties commensurate in line with the requirements of the post.
- Undertaking the day to day cleaning of patient, public and employee areas.
- Maintaining a safe and pleasant environment for patients, visitors and Healthshare employees.
- Replenishment of linen and consumables.
- Flexibility to work in all departments (including Theatre areas) and at other Healthshare sites where appropriate and as requested.
- Cleaning and servicing of all hospital areas (clinical and non-clinical, including Theatre) to the required Healthshare standards and in line with Healthshare procedures.
- Setting up of rooms in accordance with the policies and procedures.
- Undertake any duties required of the housekeeping department including the housekeeping duties in all kitchen areas.
- Complete daily task sheets on a daily basis for auditing purposes as required.
- Comply with room clean target times and any timing targets for cleaning of general areas.
- Undertake deep cleaning of areas on a rota basis and/or according to the cleaning schedule.
- Use cleaning chemicals and materials according to instructions, COSHH reports and Healthshare procedures.
- Use appropriate H&S signage at all times to notify employees, patients and visitors that cleaning is in progress.
Key Working Relationships
Healthshare recognises and values their staff as unique and individual. They believe in treating their staff and patients with kindness and compassion and act with absolute honesty, integrity, and fairness and trust. The Lead Housekeeper is expected to demonstrate and practice these key values.
You will also actively participate as a member of a team to move the team towards completion of tasks, goals, and objectives; demonstrate leadership and help others to be the best they can within the remit of the role.
You will be expected to deliver information in a clear, concise, and compelling manner to effectively engage others and achieve desired results. This will include when working or liaising with other departments.
Management duties and responsibilities
- To work with the wider Housekeeping Team to ensure that the clinic is clean and compliant with health regulations.
- All Cleaning and Regular checks are undertaken of all hospital areas as assigned. Checklists to be completed and signed appropriately.
- That all issues and concerns are proactively managed and communicated to the Line Manager.
Patient Pathway Planning
- The post holder may be required to carry out other relevant duties as required and directed by hospital Team Leads
- The Lead Housekeeper will be expected to participate in objectives, contractual obligations and governance agenda.
- They will make themselves familiar with, and adhere to, at all times, the policies and procedures of the clinic
- The post holder will be expected to work to the Department objectives and standards in order to provide an acceptable level of service.
This job description indicates the main responsibilities and duties of the post and is not an exhaustive list of duties.The job role may be reviewed in light of the experience and development within the service. Any review will be undertaken in conjunction with the post holder.
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Manual Handling Experience
- Good English Language
Desirable
- Ability to work flexibly to accommodate peaks and troughs of activity and business demands.
Experience
Essential
- Working with the general public and healthcare setting
- Theatre Porter or Hospital experience
Qualifications
Essential
- N/A
Desirable
- N/A
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
Healthshare Group
Address
Riverside Clinic
Great West Road
Brentford
Middlesex
TW8 9DR
