Job summary
We are looking to recruit a motivated & enthusiastic member of staff to become part of our ward housekeeping team on Ward 3 at Hexham General Hospital. Various hours full time and part time are available.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Please note, for Secondment roles before an application is submitted, please ensure you have received the appropriate approval and completed documentation required beforehand, as this may delay the process if an offer was to be made
Main duties of the job
General housekeeping duties for the ward and other areas as designated by the Ward Manager, Sister/Charge Nurse, or bleep holder, or Senior Nurse/Modern Matron.The main elements of the role are ensuring the delivery of cleaning, catering minor maintenance, administrative and other specified tasks to meet individual patient needs as determined by the ward manager.The post holder will be required to monitor quality standards and report deficiencies and take appropriate action.
Essential for role
Induction training period of 1 weekKnowledge of cleaning productsAble to demonstrate good communication with patients, staff and ward visitors.Awareness of good hygiene standardsMandatory training as defined by the Trust policiesAbility to work without direct supervisionTo be flexible and respond to changing service needsHigh level of personal motivationUnderstanding the need for confidentiality when dealing with patients and their families
Desirable
NVQ level 1 or 2Previous experience of similar housekeeping work
About us
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality - opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way!
Details Date posted
15 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
319-7349690GH
Job locations
Hexham general hospital
Corbridge road
Hexham
NE46 1QJ
Job description Job responsibilities
To carry out and maintain cleaning standards on the ward/department.To carry out spot cleaning to ensure spillages are dealt with swiftly and efficiently.To assist with the general and specialist equipment e.g., drip stands, and commodes and to ensure they are cleaned as per cleaning policy.To ensure the ward is safe and tidy at all times.To maintain upkeep of patients bed areas.To identify any problems and report to ward manager or sister/charge nurse.To prepare hot/cold beverages from the beverage trolley.To take responsibility for the ward kitchen, ensuring it is clean at all times e.g., out-of-date-food, stock rotation.To ensure refrigerated food is labelled and stored correctly as per policy.To ensure patients whose fluid intake is not medically restricted have access to fresh water (jugs and glasses).To maintain complete confidentiality with regard to all patient issues.
Job description Job responsibilities
To carry out and maintain cleaning standards on the ward/department.To carry out spot cleaning to ensure spillages are dealt with swiftly and efficiently.To assist with the general and specialist equipment e.g., drip stands, and commodes and to ensure they are cleaned as per cleaning policy.To ensure the ward is safe and tidy at all times.To maintain upkeep of patients bed areas.To identify any problems and report to ward manager or sister/charge nurse.To prepare hot/cold beverages from the beverage trolley.To take responsibility for the ward kitchen, ensuring it is clean at all times e.g., out-of-date-food, stock rotation.To ensure refrigerated food is labelled and stored correctly as per policy.To ensure patients whose fluid intake is not medically restricted have access to fresh water (jugs and glasses).To maintain complete confidentiality with regard to all patient issues.
Person Specification Experience and Qualifications Essential
* Knowledge of cleaning products
* Awareness of good hygiene standards
* Understanding the need for confidentiality when dealing with patients and their families
Desirable
* NVQ level 1 or 2
* Previous experience of similar housekeeping work
Person Specification Experience and Qualifications Essential
* Knowledge of cleaning products
* Awareness of good hygiene standards
* Understanding the need for confidentiality when dealing with patients and their families
Desirable
* NVQ level 1 or 2
* Previous experience of similar housekeeping work
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
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hexham general hospital
Corbridge road
Hexham
NE46 1QJ
Employer's website
https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hexham general hospital
Corbridge road
Hexham
NE46 1QJ
Employer's website
https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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