We are currently recruiting to add to our friendly, dedicated Housekeeping team, on a full time, fixed term contract. Our Housekeepers ensure that our hospital is a clean and pleasant environment for our patients and visitors. We're proud of our low infection rate and our housekeeping team play a large part in maintaining this.
Our housekeeping team implement high standards of housekeeping and customer service for our patients and visitors and are professional, friendly, and caring. They enjoy working as part of a team and work collaboratively with all departments ensuring patient areas are available whilst being sensitive to patient needs.
We are currently recruiting for a part time role shift pattern as follows
Week 1
Tuesday - 7.30-3.30
Thursday - 7.30-3.30
Week 2
Tuesday - 7.30-3.30
Thursday - 7.30-3.30
Saturday - 7.30-3.30
About us
At Benenden Hospital we put patients at the heart of everything we do. We attract kind, compassionate, and talented people to our ultra-modern private hospital, which opened in 1907 and has been rated as Outstanding by the CQC. We hold JAG accreditation for Endoscopy and have a beautiful setting in the middle of the Kent countryside.
Benenden Hospital offers excellent working conditions and facilities. We promote flexible working and a healthy work/life balance. We are committed to professional development and have excellent training and education facilities. We work hard to make sure that everyone at Benenden Hospital feels involved and shares our values and vision for the future.
About the role
This role requires initiative and a methodical approach to undertake routine procedures such as changing linen, cleaning spillages, deep cleaning and clearing away used items and the safe use of chemicals.
Patient care and customer service is paramount and whilst experience in a similar environment is desirable, full training will be given to the right candidate.
- Work collaboratively with all departments ensuring patient areas are available whilst being sensitive to patients needs
- Adhere to all infection control policies and procedures
- Comply with COSHH regulations
- Provide all departments with sufficient linen, monitor returns and keep up to date records
Skills and experience required
- Housekeeping/cleaning experience
- Proven ability to undertake multiple tasks and prioritise workload
- Must be able to work alone or as part of a team
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the organisation
- Positive attitude
- Demonstrate initiative
Benefits include
- Competitive salaries
- 27 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- Defined contribution pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%
- Membership to Benenden Health which offers a wide range of benefits, discounts and activities
- Excellent Life Assurance benefit
- Free parking
- Subsidised eye tests
- Free Flu vaccinations
- Free tea and coffee
- Subsidised on site Restaurant
“I love working at Benenden Hospital, it’s a beautiful location in the countryside”, “the whole organisation is supportive”, “it’s the team, the team are amazing”, “Benenden is a bit like a family”, “the whole atmosphere is brilliant”
These are just some of the reasons why more than 400 people work at Benenden Hospital which has a long history of caring since it was founded in 1907.
How to apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please complete our application form.
Then please send this application form, and your covering letter to kentcareers@benenden.org.uk
Claire Mansfield, Resourcing Officer, will then be in touch to discuss further.
Closing Date: 29th April
Together, we work hard to maintain a safe, comfortable, patient-focused environment for the people in our care.
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