Total 11 Senior Executive level Others job vacancies in Headington, OX3 9DU

The main responsibilities of Housekeepers are: To work as an integral part of the Ward team ensuring a high quality service to patients and to provide a service that ensures that the patients needs are satisfied and Ward requirements are met. To assist the Ward Manager to ensure the appropriate and effective delivery of facilities services in order to properly maintain the patient environment. To supervise an effective waste segregation and disposal service ensuring compliance with all relevant procedures and legislation. To work effectively as part of the ward/department team

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Senior Housekeeper to join the Paediatric Critical Care Unit at the John Radcliffe Hospital.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person with excellent organisational skills to join our team. The main focus of this role is to maintain a pleasant and welcoming environment for children and families by ensuring the unit is kept clean, tidy and well stocked. The role also involve helping the nursing team with the delivery of patient food and beverages.

If you are a highly motivated, compassionate, with a desire to progress and develop your skills within a superb environment we would welcome your application.

The main duties of House keeper is to work as an integral part of the ward team ensuring a high quality service and environment to patients and liaise with other department such as cleaning coordinators, nursing team ,estate in doing so .



Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

Many of our recruitment programmes use Value Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values

The main responsibilities of Housekeepers are:
• To work as an integral part of the Ward team ensuring a high quality service to patients and to provide a service that ensures that the patients’ needs are satisfied and Ward requirements are met.
• To assist the Ward Manager to ensure the appropriate and effective delivery of facilities services in order to properly maintain the patient environment.
• To supervise an effective waste segregation and disposal service ensuring compliance with all relevant procedures and legislation.
• To work effectively as part of the ward/department team


This advert closes on Thursday 31 Oct 2024

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Clinical: The post-holder will work primarily on the Surgical Emergency Unit (SEU) and in the Emergency General Surgery Theatres on a shift system to provide senior input to general surgical emergency and major abdominal trauma patients, both on the SEU and in the Accident and Emergency Department. The SEU is actively developing ambulatory care in the acute surgical patient and the post-holder will be involved in leading and running this unit on a regular basis. This will be with the support of a consultant, CT grade, nursing and administrative staff. Teaching: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a high level teaching hospital within the world-class Shelford Group. The Shelford Group represents ten of Englands leading Academic Healthcare Organisations. The post-holder will be required to participate in, and lead, programmes for teaching medical students, training junior doctors and in the facilitation of clinical examinations. Active participation in weekly academic meetings, lectures and journal clubs will be actively encouraged. There is the opportunity to become a member of the teaching faculty with a number of Oxford Universitys Colleges and to become part of the trusts mentorship programme. Clinical Governance: The post-holder will participate in clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, clinical effectiveness, risk management, quality improvement activities as required by the Trust, Health Authorities, and external accrediting bodies. There is regular involvement in Morbidity and Mortality evaluation and the fellow will have ample opportunity to lead in this area. Research and Audit: The unit is actively involved in local, regional and national research programmes where it takes the lead in many areas. There will be extensive opportunities to be involved in research and audit with the likelihood of publication. The successful applicant will be expected to be involved in the organisation of the Annual Oxford Emergency General Surgery Conference and to fully participate in the Oxford Surgical Collaborative meetings. Personal and Professional Development: The post-holder will be required to keep himself/herself fully up-to-date with their relevant area of practice and to be able to demonstrate this to the satisfaction of the Trust. Professional or Study Leave will be granted at the discretion of the Trust, in line with the prevailing Terms and Conditions of Service, to support appropriate personal development needs. The Trust currently makes a financial contribution in support of these activities up to an agreed limit. Management: The post-holder will be required to work within the Trusts management policies and procedures, both statutory and internal, accepting that the resources available to the Trust are finite and that all changes in clinical practice or workload, or developments requiring additional resources must have prior agreement with the Trust. Administrative Responsibilities: The post-holder will undertake the administrative duties associated with the clinical duties outlined above and always be up to date with mandatory training as required by the Trust. The post holder undertakes, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances. The post holder undertakes, exceptionally, to be available for irregular commitments outside normally rostered duties as are essential for the continuity of patient care. Please refer to attached job description for further details.

To assist in the ordering of any supplies required and to ensure stock is appropriately stored and controlled without excess.* To establish and maintain effective communication links with ward/dept. staff and other service providers. To actively promote the importance of good housekeeping practices amongst all ward/dept. staff and visitors.* Where appropriate to the position undertake such duties as deemed necessary as directed by the ward/dept. manager, or, in their absence, the ward co-coordinator in order to assist the ward team in carrying out patient care and to ensure that the patients needs are met.* Co-operate with the Trust in maintaining suitable standards of health and safety, including adhering to all Trust policies and procedures. Always work in compliance with rules and working practices. Report all unsafe situations, incidents and accidents as appropriate.* To be fully conversant with COSHH regulations and assist with training and education of staff related to this.

The main responsibilities of Housekeepers are: To work as an integral part of the Ward team ensuring a high quality service to patients and to provide a service that ensures that the patients needs are satisfied and Ward requirements are met. To assist the Ward Manager to ensure the appropriate and effective delivery of facilities services in order to properly maintain the patient environment. To supervise an effective waste segregation and disposal service ensuring compliance with all relevant procedures and legislation. To work effectively as part of the ward/department team

To liaise with the cleaning contractor/in-house housekeeping services/Monitoring Officers to ensure that cleaning standards on the Wards meet the agreed specification and any unsatisfactory areas are rectifi To work effectively with the cleaning and catering staff as well as their supervisors to ensure that standards and policies are met. To liaise with the nursing and housekeeping team regarding the patients day, ensuring that work is planned in the most appropriate way to provide a prioritised patient focused and seamless servi To ensure, in conjunction with the ward co-ordinator, that patients are provided with appropriate beverages at regular intervals throughout the day. To make and serve beverages to relatives as instructed by the nursing staff and to ensure that patients have the necessary access to beverages throughout their stay in hospit To ensure that all patients have completed menu cards, giving assistance where necessary, and ensuring appropriate selections are made dependent on the patients dietary requiremen Ensure that the menus are returned to the catering department by the required time. To ensure, in conjunction with the catering department that patient meals are served in a presentable and timely manner and that appropriate cutlery and condiments are supplied, as well as ensuring supplements are given to the patients/stored appropriately. Assist with feeding dependent patients (following training and assessment of competence) and document accordingly. To ensure that at the end of every meal and beverage service all cutlery, crockery and condiments are removed from the patient area and correctly stored, disposed of, or returned to the main k To ensure that all meal tables and eating areas are suitably prepared for mealtimes and to make sure they are wiped clean at the end of each meal. To offer assistance to patients before and after meals to cleanse their hands. To ensure patients have an appropriate supply of drinking water and a clean g To physically ensure that patients can reach their food and assist patients as necessary e.g. removing lids and cutting up food where requir To maintain patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality at all tim

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We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking individual, to join our team as a Senior Housekeeper based in the Cancer & Haematology Day Treatment Unit (DTU), Churchill Hospital, Oxford. We care for patients with malignant tumours or blood disorders, requiring chemotherapy and other supportive treatments.

The unit is open Mon – Fri 08:00 – 19:00hrs; Sat 08:00 – 16:00hrs . The unit has 40 treatment chairs and we treat approximately 100 patients per day.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, with an enthusiastic, committed and professional approach. Candidates should be excellent team players with the ability to use their own initiative and judgement to resolve issues. They should also have a tactful, sensitive manner, work well under pressure, with a flexible approach and a willingness to suggest ideas for improvements. No previous NHS experience is needed, just an ability to demonstrate compassion and a commitment to learning new skills.

Successful candidates can look forward to working in a professional environment with a team that is passionate about delivering outstanding care to patients and their families.

We would highly recommend that you come and visit our area to see what we can offer you. For further details contact: Jane Burke or Liz Mellish on 235577

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel

Overall Aims:
• To work as an integral part of the DTU team ensuring a high-quality service to patients and to provide a service that ensures that the patients’ needs are satisfied and DTU requirements are met.
• To assist the DTU Nurse Managers and Deputies to ensure the appropriate and effective delivery of facilities services to properly maintain the patient environment and services to patients.
• To work effectively as part of the DTU Nursing Team and ensure that all non-clinical aspects of the patient’s comfort are attended to.
• Maintain a safe, well stocked, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• To supervise an effective waste segregation and disposal service ensuring compliance with all relevant procedures and legislation, (particularly in relation to chemotherapy).

*Please see full Job Description for more details*




This advert closes on Thursday 27 Jun 2024

Do you enjoy helping people?

Would you enjoy working in a rewarding setting?

If the answer is yes then read on!



We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking individual, to join our team as a Senior Housekeeper based in the Cancer & Haematology Day Treatment Unit (DTU), Churchill Hospital, Oxford. We care for patients with malignant tumours or blood disorders, requiring chemotherapy and other supportive treatments.

The unit is open Mon – Fri 08:00 – 19:00hrs; Sat 08:00 – 16:00hrs . The unit has 40 treatment chairs and we treat approximately 100 patients per day.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, with an enthusiastic, committed and professional approach. Candidates should be excellent team players with the ability to use their own initiative and judgement to resolve issues. They should also have a tactful, sensitive manner, work well under pressure, with a flexible approach and a willingness to suggest ideas for improvements. No previous NHS experience is needed, just an ability to demonstrate compassion and a commitment to learning new skills.

Successful candidates can look forward to working in a professional environment with a team that is passionate about delivering outstanding care to patients and their families.

We would highly recommend that you come and visit our area to see what we can offer you. For further details contact: Jane Burke or Liz Mellish on 235577

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel

Overall Aims:
• To work as an integral part of the DTU team ensuring a high-quality service to patients and to provide a service that ensures that the patients’ needs are satisfied and DTU requirements are met.
• To assist the DTU Nurse Managers and Deputies to ensure the appropriate and effective delivery of facilities services to properly maintain the patient environment and services to patients.
• To work effectively as part of the DTU Nursing Team and ensure that all non-clinical aspects of the patient’s comfort are attended to.
• Maintain a safe, well stocked, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• To supervise an effective waste segregation and disposal service ensuring compliance with all relevant procedures and legislation, (particularly in relation to chemotherapy).

*Please see full Job Description for more details*




This advert closes on Thursday 2 May 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Do you enjoy helping people?

Would you enjoy working in a rewarding setting?

If the answer is yes then read on!



We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking individual, to join our team as a Senior Housekeeper based on the Haematology Ward, Churchill Hospital, Oxford. We care for patients with malignant tumours or blood disorders, requiring chemotherapy and other supportive treatments.

This is a 9-month fixed term post.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, with an enthusiastic, committed and professional approach. Candidates should be excellent team players with the ability to use their own initiative and judgement to resolve issues. They should also have a tactful, sensitive manner, work well under pressure, with a flexible approach and a willingness to suggest ideas for improvements. No previous NHS experience is needed, just an ability to demonstrate compassion and a commitment to learning new skills.

Successful candidates can look forward to working in a professional environment with a team that is passionate about delivering outstanding care to patients and their families.



Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel

Summary of key responsibilities:
• To work as an integral part of the Ward team ensuring a high-quality service to patients and to provide a service that ensures that the patients’ needs are satisfied and Ward requirements are met.
• To assist the Senior Team Leaders to ensure the appropriate and effective delivery of facilities services in order to properly maintain the patient environment.
• To supervise the Ward housekeepers, ensuring that all non-clinical aspects of the patient’s comfort are attended to.
• To supervise an effective waste segregation and disposal service ensuring compliance with all relevant procedures and legislation.

Please refer to the attached job description for full details.


This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Apr 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Clinical: The post-holder will work primarily on the Surgical Emergency Unit (SEU) and in the Emergency General Surgery Theatres on a shift system to provide senior input to general surgical emergency and major abdominal trauma patients, both on the SEU and in the Accident and Emergency Department. The SEU is actively developing ambulatory care in the acute surgical patient and the post-holder will be involved in leading and running this unit on a regular basis. This will be with the support of a consultant, CT grade, nursing and administrative staff. Teaching: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a high level teaching hospital within the world-class Shelford Group. The Shelford Group represents ten of Englands leading Academic Healthcare Organisations. The post-holder will be required to participate in, and lead, programmes for teaching medical students, training junior doctors and in the facilitation of clinical examinations. Active participation in weekly academic meetings, lectures and journal clubs will be actively encouraged. There is the opportunity to become a member of the teaching faculty with a number of Oxford Universitys Colleges and to become part of the trusts mentorship programme. Clinical Governance: The post-holder will participate in clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, clinical effectiveness, risk management, quality improvement activities as required by the Trust, Health Authorities, and external accrediting bodies. There is regular involvement in Morbidity and Mortality evaluation and the fellow will have ample opportunity to lead in this area. Research and Audit: The unit is actively involved in local, regional and national research programmes where it takes the lead in many areas. There will be extensive opportunities to be involved in research and audit with the likelihood of publication. The successful applicant will be expected to be involved in the organisation of the Annual Oxford Emergency General Surgery Conference and to fully participate in the Oxford Surgical Collaborative meetings. Personal and Professional Development: The post-holder will be required to keep himself/herself fully up-to-date with their relevant area of practice and to be able to demonstrate this to the satisfaction of the Trust. Professional or Study Leave will be granted at the discretion of the Trust, in line with the prevailing Terms and Conditions of Service, to support appropriate personal development needs. The Trust currently makes a financial contribution in support of these activities up to an agreed limit. Management: The post-holder will be required to work within the Trusts management policies and procedures, both statutory and internal, accepting that the resources available to the Trust are finite and that all changes in clinical practice or workload, or developments requiring additional resources must have prior agreement with the Trust. Administrative Responsibilities: The post-holder will undertake the administrative duties associated with the clinical duties outlined above and always be up to date with mandatory training as required by the Trust. The post holder undertakes, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances. The post holder undertakes, exceptionally, to be available for irregular commitments outside normally rostered duties as are essential for the continuity of patient care.

The main responsibilities of Housekeepers are: To work as an integral part of the Ward team ensuring a high quality service to patients and to provide a service that ensures that the patients needs are satisfied and Ward requirements are met. To assist the Ward Manager to ensure the appropriate and effective delivery of facilities services in order to properly maintain the patient environment. To supervise an effective waste segregation and disposal service ensuring compliance with all relevant procedures and legislation. To work effectively as part of the ward/department team detailed Job description and person specification is attached