We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Housekeeper.
As a key member of the ward team, you will play an essential role in coordinating patient facilities and services, ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment for all service users. Your work will directly support the smooth running of the ward and enhance the experience of patients, visitors and staff.
The core responsibilities of this role include maintaining high standards of cleanliness, carrying out minor maintenance tasks and supporting a range of duties tailored to patients’ individual needs as directed by the Ward Manager.
You will work closely with contractors, support services and other hospital departments, monitoring quality standards and taking action where required to maintain an excellent environment of care. You will also be responsible for ordering, managing and safely storing ward supplies.
If you are organised, committed and passionate about supporting high‑quality patient care, we would love to hear from you.
Ensure compliance with all Trust policies / procedures and confidentiality at all times.
Maintain high standards of cleanliness within the environment in accordance with Trust Policies Report any adverse incidents that occur within the Unit to the Senior Nurse, as per Trust Guidelines
Assist the nursing staff by carrying out errands such as delivering/collecting items from other departments
Assist in the organisation of the ward on a day to day basis by maintaining adequate supplies of stores, catering equipment, linen and other necessary equipment. Ensure professional appearance at all times, to service users, visitors and staff Maintain confidentiality at all times
Remain up-to-date with changes to service user needs
To assist, with supervision, in the preparation of information/educational resources for patients and relatives in hospital, aiming to encourage independence and promote health for all service users.
To assist in the collection of service user experience feedback
To ensure that all Trust policies, protocols and procedures are adhered to by all staff, any incidents or occurrences to be reported to the Senior Sister as soon as possible.
To maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all areas, within the Division, and other clinical areas within the Trust.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.
We look forward to your application!
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.
Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role.
This advert closes on Sunday 22 Feb 2026