Job overviewThis is a full time role and shift patterns are between 6am-2pm and 9am-5pm Monday - Saturday, working alternative weekends.We have an opportunity for a hard working and caring individual to join a highly motivated, dedicated team of porter/cleaners and Domestic Team atLittlemore Mental Health Centre.We're looking for flexible good team players who possess good interpersonal and communication skills with previous experience of moving and handling.If you have experience in delivering high-quality portering and cleaning and would like to make an difference to mental health care in the NHS, we would love to hear from you!Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required. Main duties of the jobReceive and check food deliveries, checking delivery temperature and reporting discrepancies to head housekeeper following food hygiene regulations.Deliver meals to and from the kitchen onto the ward areas.Be available for the movement of patients within the Hospital complex, as required.Collection of pharmacy boxes and pathological specimens.Collection of dirty linen. Distribution of clean linen at weekends and holidays.Collection of refuse and other waste, ensuring that any waste bins in outside public areasare regularly emptied.Keeping stores and medical gas compound clean and tidy and kept secure at all times,reviewing medical gas trolleys and delivery medical gas to the relevant departments onrequest.Accept deliveries, assist in unloading of stores, transfer to Hospital stores anddepartments and distribute general suppliesPlease refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties.Working for our organisationOxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides 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 possibleOur 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 progressionAccess to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceNHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailersCompetitive pension schemeLease car schemeCycle to work schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeMental Health First AidersStaff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion teamDetailed job description and main responsibilitiesWe 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 specificationEducationEssential criteriaGood general education.Desirable criteriaKnowledge of Basic Health & Safety RegulationsExperienceEssential criteriaExperience of moving & handling activitiesBasic Cleaning SkillsSome knowledge of cleaning chemical/materialsDesirable criteriaPrevious experience as porter/cleanerExperience in food handlingSkillsEssential criteriaAbility to work on own or as part of a teamGood communication skillsGood Organisational skillsMust hold a valid UK driving licence.Desirable criteriaBasic Computer skillsDocuments to DownloadJD/PS (PDF, 432.4KB)Guidance Notes for Candidates Applying for a job at OHFT (PDF, 424.6KB)Recruiter Contact DetailsName: Samantha WilcoxTitle: Facilities Support ManagerEmail: samantha.wilcox@oxfordhealth.nhs.ukTelephone: 07917426596 #J-18808-Ljbffr