Job overview

We are looking for Inpatient Domestic Cleaners to join our team at the Whiteleaf Centre in Aylesbury to provide a safe and clean environment for patients and staff across our inpatient wards. The role involves housekeeping duties as well as preparing and serving cook/chill meals for patients.  

The Whiteleaf Centre is a mental health facility providing inpatient and community care in a modern and welcoming environment. The centre incorporates four inpatient wards, day hospital facilities, and a range of outpatient treatment and therapies. These roles will be working in Ruby Ward (female adults 18-65) and Sapphire Ward (male adults 18-65). 

We're looking for team players who are flexible and reliable, with good interpersonal and communication skills. You'll be a key part of improving our patient experience by providing a high-quality housekeeping service ensuring a clean and safe environment for all. You'll also be carrying out terminal and enhanced cleaning. 

Ideally, you'll have a Level 2 Food Hygiene Qualification however we can provide training required for all aspects of this role so please do consider applying, even if you don't have a lot of experience in this area. 

If you have experience in delivering high-quality cleaning and would like to make an difference to mental health care in the NHS, we would love to hear from you! 

This role involves working on a rota which includes shift work covering 7am-3pm and 10.30am-6.30pm. Enhanced rates will be paid at weekends. 

Main duties of the job

• Carry out daily cleaning routines as scheduled
• Handle and remove waste in line with segregation processes and procedures
• Unpack and stack all linen and laundry
• Regenerate cook/chill meals recording the temperatures of food at stages defined as appropriate within the relevant wards
• Ensure kitchen equipment, regeneration equipment and all surfaces are clean at all time
• 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 and crockery and kitchen utensils after meals and breaks.
• Ensure all food items are correctly stored and there are adequate supplies.
• Follow hygiene and health & safety regulations
• Ensure cleaning trolleys are fully stocked with sufficient cleaning materials, equipment to clean each area.
• Ensure all cleaning materials are used as directed and secured securely and safely in compliance with COSHH regulations.
• Observes proper procedures upon entering a patient room
• Reports any damages or hazards that are present in patient room, i.e., burnt out light bulbs, broken furniture, broken fixtures, etc. to Head Housekeeper

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties

Working for our organisation

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

•    Excellent opportunities for career progression
•    Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
•    27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
•    NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
•    Competitive pension scheme
•    Lease car scheme
•    Cycle to work scheme
•    Employee Assistance Programme
•    Mental Health First Aiders
•    Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
•    Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team