• Job Description

  Req#: C9321-25-0861?language=en&page=171&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job 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.

  Main duties of the job

  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.

  About us

  Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is 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 the OUH YouTube channel.

  In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles

  Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

  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.

  Details

  Date posted

  07 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 2

  Salary

  £24,169 a year Per Annum / Pro Rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  321-NOTSS-7227520-B2

  Job locations

  West Wing Operating Theatres

  Headley way

  Headington, Oxford

  OX39DU

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Maintain high standards of cleanliness in line with agreed procedures which aim to reduce the risk of hospitalacquired 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 trolleys 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 Equipmenti.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 theatresWork closely with the theatre team carrying out any reasonable duties requested.Please see the JD for a detailed outline of the role.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Maintain high standards of cleanliness in line with agreed procedures which aim to reduce the risk of hospitalacquired 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 trolleys 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 Equipmenti.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 theatresWork closely with the theatre team carrying out any reasonable duties requested.Please see the JD for a detailed outline of the role.

  Person Specification

  Previous expereince

  Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in the NHS or other health care provider

  Basic Numeracy and Literacy skills

  Essential

  • Numeracy and literacy skills

  Previous experience

  Desirable

  • Previous experience in a cleaning role

  Person Specification

  Previous expereince

  Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in the NHS or other health care provider

  Basic Numeracy and Literacy skills

  Essential

  • Numeracy and literacy skills

  Previous experience

  Desirable

  • Previous experience in a cleaning role

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  West Wing Operating Theatres

  Headley way

  Headington, Oxford

  OX39DU

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  West Wing Operating Theatres

  Headley way

  Headington, Oxford

  OX39DU

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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