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Housekeeping Assistant
Location: Springfield Hospital, Chelmsford
Hours: Full Time, hours
The role:
People caring for people. That’s what it’s all about at Ramsay Health Care UK. Thorough hygiene standards – and a bright, clean environment are key to delivering the very best patient care. So, your can-do attitude, customer focused approach and high standards make you the perfect person to join us in this Housekeeping Assistant role. You’ll be involved in cleaning all areas of the hospital, from wards to theatres. We’ll give you all the training you’ll need – including getting you up to speed on infection control regulations.
What you will bring:
Warm, considerate and empathetic character
High levels of customer service as this role is patient facing
A flexible and can-do attitude
The ability to learn quickly and adapt to a changing environment
Good interpersonal skills
The ability to manage own workload
Strong communication skills
Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required
A good understanding of Hospital Infection prevention processes would be advantageous.
Where you will be based:
Our hospital is conveniently located on the outskirts of Chelmsford with plenty of free parking onsite. We also offer outreach clinics in Southend and Brentwood enabling you access to our expert consultants and diagnostics close to home. We are proud to work with over 200 of the most experienced and qualified consultants locally, most of whom also have substantive posts within the NHS. Our consultants are supported by a team of highly skilled and friendly nursing staff who have your care and comfort as their highest priority and our Resident Medical Officer who is on site 24 hours a day.
Why join us?
At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, because we’re people caring for people:
Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security
•Private Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants
•Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance
•Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary
•Private Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period
•Employee Assistance Programme
Work–Life Balance
•25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days
•Flexible shift patterns, where possible
•Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave
•Volunteer leave to support causes that matter to you
Career Development & Recognition
•Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development
•Colleague recognition programme to celebrate our people
Lifestyle & Everyday Perks
•Access to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts
•Cycle2Work scheme
•Subsidised staff restaurant, where possible
•Free parking on site, where possible