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- Prif leoliad
- Paediatrics
- Gradd
- Band 2
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 25 awr yr wythnos
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 430-8WC-202510-053
- Cyflogwr
- Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Ward 5 (Dept)
- Tref
- Milton Keynes
- Cyflog
- £25,272 Per annum pro rata
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 22/06/2026 23:59
- Dyddiad y cyfweliad
- 29/06/2026
Teitl cyflogwr
Housekeeper
Band 2
At Milton Keynes University Hospital, you will be welcomed into a friendly and supportive environment where teamwork and respect are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to live our Trust values and behaviours every day, creating a culture where everyone feels heard and valued.
MKUH staff's Motivation and Involvement scores are among the highest in our peer group, showing that our people feel inspired and included in decision-making (Staff Survey, 2024).
Our benefits
We believe in recognising and rewarding the amazing contribution of our staff and that is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth, including:
- Free on-site parking including EV charging
- Complimentary refreshments
- Flexible working arrangements
- Discounted gym membership
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Generous annual leave, with the option to bank holiday entitlement
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
- On-site nursery (charges apply)
- A wide-ranging staff health and wellbeing programme including EAP
- VIVUP products to support your mental, physical, and financial Wellbeing
Trosolwg o'r swydd
Title: Housekeeper
Department: Paediatrics – Children’s wards
Band 2, £25,272 Per annum pro rata
Hours: Part time, , 25 per week Monday to Friday all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Are you passionate about maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our paediatric patients, visitors and staff? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a caring nature? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Housekeeper!
We are seeking a dedicated team member to coordinate patient facility services within the children’s department, ensuring a clean, safe, and comfortable environment. Key responsibilities include delivering cleaning, catering, and ancillary services for patients, monitoring quality standards, and reporting deficiencies and necessary actions to the Senior Nurse. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the team, performing tasks as directed by the Nurse in Charge.
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview date: 29 June 2026
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
Experience in care is desirable but not essential as training will be provided. You must have strong organisation, IT and time management skills and be able to be innovative with a zest for new challenges as the demands of the unit grows
If you are dedicated to providing excellent support in a healthcare setting and have the skills and compassion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team and contribute to a positive and supportive ward environment.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
NHS Staff Survey: Our staff scored Autonomy and Control at 7.19, well above the national average. Here, you’re trusted to lead, innovate, and shape your work.
The role involves ensuring high cleaning standards on the ward, including maintaining cleaning logs and cleaning various equipment and areas as per policy. It also includes assisting patients during mealtimes, preparing snacks, and ensuring food safety.
The candidate will monitor service delivery, report deficiencies, and ensure the cleanliness and organization of various ward areas. Additionally, the role requires welcoming visitors, transporting equipment, escorting patients, and maintaining effective communication while adhering to confidentiality and health and safety policies. The candidate will ensure patients have adequate supplies and the ward is well-stocked to meet patient and staff needs.
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications and knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- 4 O levels/GCSE’s at grade C or above or equivalent including English and Maths.
- Awareness of infection control issues
- Understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace
Experience
Meini prawf dymunol
- Previous NHS experience
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to demonstrate commitment high standards of cleanliness.
- Accurate record keeping
- Ability to plan and organise own work load.
Personal and people development
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
Communication
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Able to show empathy and respect for families and patients
- To be able to work alongside the team carrying out instructions and feeding back information
Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Philippa Cullen-Prince
- Teitl y swydd
- Manager
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01908 996588
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
For further information or to arrange an informal visit to the Paediatric Unit please contact Senior Sisters; Philippa (Pip) Cullen-Prince on 01908 996588 or Elizabeth Muchopa on 01908 996374 or via email [email protected] or [email protected]
Rhestr swyddi gyda Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust yn Gwasanaethau Cymorth neu bob sector