Theatre Housekeeper | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 07 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,169 Per Annum / Pro Rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 August 2025 |
| Location: | Headington, Oxford, OX39DU |
| Company: | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7227520/321-NOTSS-7227520-B2 |
Summary
The post holder will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleaning in line with the National Specifications for Cleanliness in the NHS.
To work as an integral part of the theatre team ensuring a clean and safe environment for our patients and staff.
We are currently looking to recruit a motivated individual, who would like to join the West Wing theatres team.
You would be responsible for providing and maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout the shared areas within the theatre suite, Sometimes working on your own but often working as part of a team to provide a clean and safe environment for patents, staff and visitors.
Along with the cleaning tasks, Housekeepers also support the nursing team by ensuring theatre scrubs are ordered and stored away and the store rooms are tidy. You will report or escalate any disrepair or cleaning jobs needed that are the responsibility of the contact cleaners.
There are opportunities for further development within theatres if you show initiative and a willingness to learn.
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.
In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to theten core principles
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If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Maintain high standards of cleanliness in line with agreed procedures which aim to reduce the risk of hospital
acquired infections.
Abide by the strict ‘National Colour Coding System’ for cleaning within a healthcare environment.
To co-operate when new methods of working are introduced with the aim of improving work schedules and frequencies.
Contribute to the maintenance of the fabric of the buildings by reporting defects and faults to ensure a safe working environment.
To ensure the rest rooms and kitchens are kept clean and tidy and have adequate stocks of provisions, crockery, cutlery. Reporting shortfalls to the relevant departments.
To empty and remove all clinical, domestic and recyclable waste ensuring waste segregation and identification procedures are followed at all times.
To take responsibility for the safe storage of all cleaning products and materials, ensuring hazardous chemicals are locked safely within cleaning trolley’s and resource cupboards.
To carry out curtain changes as and when required or instructed.
To ensure a clean uniform is worn at all times when on duty and to use relevant Personal Protective Equipment
i.e. gloves, aprons and non-slip footwear in accordance with the Trusts PPE Policy and Infection Control guidelines.
To complete all statutory and mandatory training in line with your contract of employment.
Assist in the covering of cleaning duties across the West Wing and JR main theatres
Work closely with the theatre team carrying out any reasonable duties requested.
Please see the JD for a detailed outline of the role.
This advert closes on Monday 21 Jul 2025
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