Housekeeper FTC

Spire Murrayfield Hospital is looking for a part time Housekeeper to carry out housekeeping duties throughout the hospital, working 22.5 hours per week. Shifts will be 3 x 7.5 hour shifts during the week & 1 weekend shift per month (Saturday & Sunday)

This is a temporary fixed term position for up to 6 months

Duties and responsibilities:

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the hospital in line with the housekeeping and infection control policy


• Complete the cleaning schedules related to the shift, ensuring that rooms are ready for immediate occupation and public areas are clean


• Keep in close contact with the Senior Housekeeper and report any concerns regarding housekeeping issues immediately


• Work in close liaison with the clinical staff, understanding the special needs of the hospital on a day to day basis


• Responsible for the day to day maintenance of the equipment provided, checking for faults and supply shortages and reporting them to the line manager


• Compliance with all Health and Safety at Work regulations including COSHH


• Work with guidance on moving and handling, as identified in corporate and local policy and discussed at Mandatory training sessions


• Quality assurance and patient confidentiality must be maintained at all times

Essential Skills:

• Experience in a customer facing environment


• Previous housekeeping experience


• Experience working unsupervised and on own initiative, prioritising tasks


• A positive and flexible approach to customer service 


• Good communication skills


• Willing and able to complete mandatory training for COSSH, Manual Handling, Infection Control, food hygiene and Health & Safety in-house.

Benefits:

• We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:


• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (Pro Rata)


• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options


• 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers


• Private medical insurance


• Life assurance


• Free DBS       

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people. 

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications