Overview
Bank Senior Housekeeper- Stoke-on-Trent
The closing date is 22 September 2025
Hours and pay
Join the Trust Bank with the housekeeping department locations are:
Hours are 06:00 - 09:00 Monday to Friday only. £12.36 PH
Main duties
* The post holder will provide a range of housekeeping duties that will include maintaining the required standard of cleaning services following the correct procedure and frequencies.
* Undertaking a variety of cleaning duties in line with the ward/area/location cleaning schedules (may include operating specialist equipment).
* Carrying out specialist cleaning and one-off cleaning duties in line with Supervisors requirements.
* Ensuring that there is a general, pleasant and well maintained environment for service users.
Skills and experience
Full training will be given for the role; however, previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage, as would previous NHS experience. Candidates should meet all the essential aspects of the Person Specification which can be found at the rear of the Job Description.
About us
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is an award winning organisation with over 9000 employees. We are one of the largest integrated Health and Social Care providers, covering services across North & South Staffordshire, Shropshire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Isle of Wight and Essex.
We pride ourselves on the services provided to support the well-being of all of our employees both physically and mentally and offer counselling support and lifestyle information. Opportunities for flexible working are also available depending on the role.
We encourage career development provided by in house training programs and coaching support.
As part of our strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, we welcome applications from candidates who meet the specific criteria, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, physical and/or mental disability or offending background.
We are embedding values based and inclusive recruitment practices to ensure that all applicants, from any backgrounds, have an equal chance of success in achieving a role with us.
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job responsibilities
JOB DETAILSJOB TITLE: Facilities Assistant (Housekeeping)BAND: 2DEPARTMENT: Housekeeping ServicesREPORTS TO: Housekeeping SupervisorACCOUNTABLE TO: Facilities ManagerJOB PURPOSE. The Housekeeping staff provide a clean and safe environment to our patients, visitors and staff ensuring that a high standard of cleanliness in line with National Cleaning Standards, infection control and health and safety are met and maintained. The post holder will be expected to work as part of the wider Housekeeping team, providing an integrated and flexible service, and as such may sometimes be required to undertake duties within other areas of the Hotel Services Department should the needs of the service demand it.
Organisational structure
Key responsibilities
* Maintain the required standard of cleaning services following the correct procedure and frequencies
* Undertake a variety of cleaning duties in line with the ward/area/location cleaning schedules
* Operate mechanical cleaning equipment
* Replenish disposables and consumables
* Safely and correctly store cleaning chemicals and equipment
* Carry out specialist cleaning and one-off cleaning duties in line with service requirements
* Assist with laundry duties as and when required
* Ward based duties as required: Ward based catering duties to ensure in conjunction with nursing staff that service users are provided with appropriate meals; Regenerate food, probe, record temperature of food and serve; Ensure meals are served in a presentable and timely manner with appropriate cutlery and condiments; Assist to ensure dining room area is ready for service and cleared afterwards; Record waste levels at end of service; Clean regeneration trolley
* Other: Support the supervisor on a day to day basis; Support induction and training of other employees; Comment on housekeeping policies and procedures; Work in a team of housekeeping staff as required; Assist with training and guidance; Complete own timesheets; Respond to tasks during emergencies and times of staff shortage; Flexible working within a team; Monitor and maintain stock levels, including keeping appropriate records; Take part in cleanliness audits and follow up actions; Take a personal duty of care for all equipment used; Report misuse of or faulty equipment
* The post holder may be expected to open and lock buildings and set alarms ensuring premises security at the end of the day
Systems and equipment (non-exhaustive): Floor scrubber, Rotowash, Buffer, Vacuum cleaner, Steamers
Comment on roles: The postholder will be expected to work within established procedures/practices with supervision available for reference and may be required to work in other areas of the Hotel Services Department as needed.
Person Specification
* Basic knowledge of chemicals and cleaning products
Experience
* Demonstrable experience to carry out duties to the required standard
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 name
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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