Job Description

Housekeeper

Location: Tees Valley Hospital, Middlesborough

Hours: 20 hours per week

Various shift patterns to include (6am-11am/4pm-9pm)

Includes every Saturday & Sundays (1 in 8)

Salary: Depending on experience + Benefits

Summary:

Tees Valley Hospital in Middlesbrough is part of Ramsay Health Care’s UK network of private hospital services. Tees Valley Hospital is situated in Acklam close to Middlesbrough town centre. It offers services to private and NHS patients for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of surgical conditions.

The role

We currently have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Housekeeper to join our team at the Tees Valley Hospital, based in Middlesborough.
As the Housekeeper, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness are maintained across the respective department, whilst supporting the wider team members across various departments.

Providing a range of housekeeping duties that will include:

Maintaining the required standards of cleanliness by following correct policies, procedures and frequencies. Undertaking a variety of cleaning duties in line with the ward/area/location cleaning schedules (may include operating specialist cleaning equipment). Carrying out specialist cleaning and one off cleaning duties in line with the Supervisors requirements. Ensuring that there is a general, pleasant and well maintained environment for patients & visitors.
This is a challenging but rewarding role and would be ideally suited to a motivated team player. Previous experience in a Housekeeping role is essential and knowledge of COSHH and infection control is also desirable, however training will be provided.

What you’ll bring with you: 

High standards of cleanliness, safety and hygiene.Strong understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH regulationsAbility to work effectively in a team environment and independently as requiredFlexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the businessStrong Customer Service skills

Benefits

25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays (prorated)Buy & Sell Flexi Leave OptionsPrivate Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying periodFlexible shift patterns available where possibleEnhanced Competitive Parental Leave PoliciesPrivate Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependantsLife Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salaryFree Training and Development via the Ramsay AcademyFree Parking on site (where possible)Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)Concerts for CarersEmployee Assistance ProgrammeCycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with HalfordsThe Blue Light Card Scheme

About Us:

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.

We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.

We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. 

We are proud of our ‘Speak Up for Safety’ programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more ‘Time to Care’. 

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. 

We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.

We care.
 

It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
 

“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.