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Lead Cleaner / Supervisor - Fulbrook Centre, Oxford

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Oxford, OX3 7JU

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

20 September 2026

15 days left

Job description

We are recruiting for a Head Housekeeper / Cleaner to join the Cherwell Ward at the Fulbrook Centre in Oxford to manage the housekeeping team and ensu...

  • Responsible for ensuring that a clean and safe environment is maintained at all times for both patients and staff, whilst also managing a small team of Housekeeping staff
  • Ordering supplies via the Trust E-ordering system, management of your team's rotas and supervision of staff
  • Staff training and induction
  • To be responsible for the recording and retention of all documentations required for foodand cleaning services. i.e., temperature checks and cleaning task list
  • To regenerate frozen meals recording the temperatures of food at stages definedas appropriate within the relevant wards.
  • To reports any damages or hazards that are present in-patient rooms or ward areas, i.e., burnt out light bulbs, broken furniture, broken fixtures, etc. to ward clerk.

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties.

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.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

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 Northeast 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"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ level 3 relevant certificate or relevant experience

Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of COSHH regulations

Desirable

  • Previous experience of supervising staff
  • Experience of working in a mental health care setting

Attributes

Essential

  • IT skills - basic knowledge of Microsoft word and excel

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

4 September 2026

Last checked

5 September 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

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Oxford Health NHS Trust

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