Job Description

We are looking for anDomestic Cleaner to join our team at theWhiteleaf Centre in Aylesbury to provide a safe and clean environment for patients and staff across our inpatient and non-ward areas. The role involves housekeeping duties as well as preparing and serving cook/chill meals for patients.
The Whiteleaf Centre is a mental health facility providing inpatient and community care in a modern and welcoming environment. The centre incorporates four inpatient wards, day hospital facilities, and a range of outpatient treatment and therapies.
This is a full time role where you'll be working Monday to Friday7am to 3pm. There is some flexibility with this, and you may be required to work the occasional weekend shift in lieu of a weekday shift.
We're looking for team players who are flexible and reliable, with good interpersonal and communication skills. You'll be a key part of improving our patient experience by providing a high-quality housekeeping service ensuring a clean and safe environment for all. You'll also be carrying out terminal and enhanced cleaning.
Ideally, you'll have aLevel 2 Food Hygiene Qualificationhowever we can provide training required for all aspects of this role so please do consider applying, even if you don't have a lot of experience in this area.
If you have experience in delivering high-quality cleaning and would like to make an difference to mental health care in the NHS, we would love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job

• Carry out daily cleaning routines as scheduled
• Handle and remove waste in line with segregation processes and procedures
• Regenerate cook/chill meals recording the temperatures of food at stages defined as appropriate within the relevant wards
• Ensure kitchen equipment, regeneration equipment and all surfaces are clean at all time
• Ensure food is ready to be served at the correct times for service and all waste food is discarded immediately after service.
• Ensure the dining room is cleaned after each meal.
• Wash-up and account for all cutlery and crockery and kitchen utensils after meals and breaks.
• Ensure all food items are correctly stored and there are adequate supplies.
• Follow hygiene and health & safety regulations
• Ensure cleaning trolleys are fully stocked with sufficient cleaning materials, equipment to clean each area.
• Ensure all cleaning materials are used as directed and secured securely and safely in compliance with COSHH regulations.
• Observes proper procedures upon entering a patient room
• Reports any damages or hazards that are present in patient room, i.e., burnt out light bulbs, broken furniture, broken fixtures, etc. to Head Housekeeper

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount
• Pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups

Details
Date posted
22 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
xc2xa324,169 a year per annum | pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
267-CS7188544
Job locations
The Whiteleaf Centre
Bierton Road
Aylesbury
HP20 1EG
Job description
Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview. Job description
Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
Person Specification
Knowledge Requirements
Essential

• Some knowledge of cleaning chemicals

Qualifications
Essential

• Basic cleaning skills Willing to undertake NVQ2 food hygiene

Skills and experience
Essential

• Good communication skills
• An understanding of the principles of delivering quality customer service
• Good interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Experience of working in a health care setting

Person Specification
Knowledge Requirements
Essential

• Some knowledge of cleaning chemicals

Qualifications
Essential

• Basic cleaning skills Willing to undertake NVQ2 food hygiene

Skills and experience
Essential

• Good communication skills
• An understanding of the principles of delivering quality customer service
• Good interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Experience of working in a health care setting