Job summary
The Paediatric Day Surgery unit provides dedicated day surgery facilities for paediatric patients through a suite of 2 Operating Theatres, Recovery, Pre/Post-operative Care and Pre-Assessment.
As a Housekeeper the post holder will coordinate all Hotel Services on the unit and will work as part of the Day Surgery unit team to facilitate seamless service delivery and ensure that a clean, safe and comfortable environment is maintained.
The successful applicant will work closely alongside the existing Day surgery team and other facilities/departments/support services so excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team is a must. They will also have autonomy in the ordering of stores, the reporting of faults and the initiation of works as required ensuring safe and smooth running of the unit.
The post holder will attend necessary meetings, feeding back relevant information, action within own scope and share responsibilities with Senior staff to enable them to delegate to the appropriate person.
Main duties of the job
A significant aspect of the role is effective stock ordering and rotation. Ensuring that equipment and facilities are maintained as well as managing an effective cleaning and maintenance regime for the environment including medical equipment used within the department. Knowledge of working in a care environment would be an advantage but not essential.
Academic qualifications are not essential but you will be expected to complete the National Care Certificate. You should possess excellent team working and communication qualities (both written and verbal) plus competent IT skills as most stock ordering is done electronically.
Full training and support will be provided.
Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HUTH would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Details
Date posted
20 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
Job locations
Castle Hill Hospital
Castle Road
Cottingham
HU16 5JQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Desirable
* Previous experience in a Healthcare setting
* Previous experience as a Housekeeper or similar role
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
* Ability to deal with any potentially difficult or sensitive issues
* Excellent organisational skills.
* Ability to prioritise own work load.
* Understanding of IT systems.
* Awareness of safety and quality issues within the ward/clinic
Desirable
* Previous experience of HUTH equipment and stock ordering systems and processes.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
* Good communication - verbal/written
* Be able to work on own initiative and problem solve
* Works well with in a team
* Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
Special Attributes and other
Essential
* Shows motivation in developing new skills
* High level of interpersonal skills
* Flexible and reliable
Other Requirements
Essential
* Good time keeper
* Professionalism at all times
* Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Desirable
* Previous experience in a Healthcare setting
* Previous experience as a Housekeeper or similar role
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
* Ability to deal with any potentially difficult or sensitive issues
* Excellent organisational skills.
* Ability to prioritise own work load.
* Understanding of IT systems.
* Awareness of safety and quality issues within the ward/clinic
Desirable
* Previous experience of HUTH equipment and stock ordering systems and processes.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
* Good communication - verbal/written
* Be able to work on own initiative and problem solve
* Works well with in a team
* Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
Special Attributes and other
Essential
* Shows motivation in developing new skills
* High level of interpersonal skills
* Flexible and reliable
Other Requirements
Essential
* Good time keeper
* Professionalism at all times
* Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Castle Hill Hospital
Castle Road
Cottingham
HU16 5JQ
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Employer details
Employer name
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Castle Hill Hospital
Castle Road
Cottingham
HU16 5JQ
Employer's website
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