Housekeeper

Housekeeper | Facilities | Edinburgh | Murrayfield | Full time |

Due to growth we now have a fantastic Housekeeper role at our Spire Edinburgh Murrayfield Hospital, on a 37.5 hour contract working mainly Monday – Friday with occasional Saturday shifts. You will be part of a team that prides itself on providing exemplary service to our Patients, Visitors and Colleagues at all times.

The shifts will be over 5 Days each week the shifts will be on a rotational basis from 7am-3pm, 9am-5pm, 10am-6pm and 11am-7pm, with a Saturday on a rotational basis ideally 1 in 4.

Please only apply if you are able to commit to these shifts.

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
• To keep in close contact with the Senior Housekeeper and report any concerns regarding housekeeping issues immediately
• To work in close liaison with the clinical staff, understanding the special needs of the hospital on a day to day basis
• To be 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.

Who we're looking for:

• Experience in a customer facing environment/role
• Experience working unsupervised and on own initiative, prioritising tasks
• A positive and flexible approach to customer service
• Good communication skills
• Able to work as part of a team
• Willing and able to complete mandatory training for COSSH, Manual Handling, Infection Control 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
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

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

About Us: Welcome to Spire Healthcare Careers - Here at Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion. We have been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 25 years. Everything we do works towards one vision; to provide the best care possible. We’re committed to looking after people, both patients and staff. Join us, and you’ll receive a warm welcome.

Who are we? - A profitable, successful business led by an experienced and stable senior management team, we provide the highest quality of care through the latest medical technology, new facilities, and a focus on inspiring leadership and employee development.

About the Team: Murrayfield hospital was established as a purpose built hospital in 1984, conveniently located in the west of Edinburgh. In 2015 our consulting rooms had a £1 million refurbishment. In 2010 we opened Shawfair Park Hospital, a day case facility, based in south east Edinburgh. Each of our hospitals practice some of the most advanced treatments supported by the latest generation imaging and diagnostic technology. This means we offer everything from screening and rehabilitation through to leading edge surgical procedures and cancer care.