Bank Housekeeping Assistant

Various shifts available (weekdays, evenings and weekends)

Are you looking for a job where you can make a real difference? At Phyllis Tuckwell, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional care to our patients and their families and carers.

Phyllis Tuckwell has vacancies for bankhousekeeping assistants to join our busy housekeeping team, primarily on our in-patient unit, which is based in Farnham, Surrey, but also with the flexibility to cover our Guildford site when needed. Our housekeepers are an essential part of our team, not only for housekeeping, but also maintaining a positive and friendly atmosphere for our patients and their families.

Previous experience of similar work in an in-patient unit environment preferred, but not essential. The role provides in-house training for the successful candidate.

About You

A successful Bank Housekeeping Assistant will have:

• The ability to support clinicians
• A flexible and professional approach
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong team working skills as well as the ability to work independently
• Basic computer skills

For a full list of essential requirements, please refer to the job description and person specification document.

We are based in Farnham and Guildford, and provide bespoke, compassionate palliative and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness, across West Surrey and North-East Hampshire.

Phyllis Tuckwell is a very special place to work. Our staff make a real difference to the lives of our patients and their loved ones, providing outstanding care at a time that really matters. Our Housekeeping team members are pivotal in helping deliver our vital services, ensuring every day is precious for our patients.

The impact of our services on the lives of our patients and their families can be read about here:

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality at its core. We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees' unique knowledge, skills and experiences. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. All appointments are made following a fair and equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need.

We

Offer:

• Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension Plan (matched contributions up to 7.5%)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Discount Card
• Skill Development and Training
• Diverse Training Courses

A Great Place to Work

• Flexible hours and flexible working
• Supportive colleagues
• 97% of our staff are proud to work for Phyllis Tuckwell*

* Phyllis Tuckwell Birdsong Hospice staff survey 2023

For further information, if you are unable to apply on-line or have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR on or email:

This is an open-ended advert and suitable applicants will be contacted as applications are received. Your early response is therefore encouraged.
Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and therefore are unable to provide sponsorship.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

NO MEDIA OR AGENCIES

JOB PURPOSE:

To monitor and maintain high standards of cleanliness of the environment, understand specific professional ethical aspects of the job role and continually maintain and update knowledge. Ability to carry out the requirements of the job or a range of related jobs requiring light physical effort.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.0 Professional

1.1 To ensure all surfaces are visibly clean and free from dust, dirt and debris and that appropriate cleaning agents and equipment are used.

1.2 To ensure appropriate protective clothing is worn, including uniform and footwear.

1.3 To ensure cleaning is carried out in a manner and a time that causes minimum disruption.

1.4 To ensure spillages and hazards are removed with minimal delay.

1.5 To inform the appropriate authority when cleaning schedules cannot be carried out.

1.6 To ensure equipment and materials are returned to the appropriate storage place.

1.7 To ensure requests from patients and families are checked with clinical staff and that any concerns are…