Housekeeper - Decontamination

Housekeeper
Circle Decontamination - Aylesford
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £25,518.43 FTE per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Circle Health Group Decontamination is responsible for the provision of sterile equipment and instrumentation for use in surgical and interventional procedures in hospitals across England and Glasgow. The unit operates 24 hours a day/7 days a week with rotating shifts covering days and nights as required.

We have an opportunity for a Housekeeper to join their team of staff in the Decontamination department.

This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift.

Duties of this role include:

• Undertake in the day-to-day cleaning of patient, public and employee areas. 
• Maintain a safe and pleasant environment for patients, visitors and Circle Health Group employees.  
• Replenish linen and consumables. 
• Provide flexibility to work in all departments (inc Theatre areas) and at other Circle Health Group sites where appropriate and as requested 
• Complete daily task sheets and submit to the Housekeeper Lead on a daily basis for auditing purposes 
• Comply with all relevant mandatory training 

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Competency in literacy and numeracy 
• Good Communication skills 
• Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence. 
• Proficiency in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems. 

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy