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Prif leoliad
Cleaning
Gradd
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Parhaol: Weekdays or Weekends
Oriau
  • Llawnamser
  • Rhan-amser
37.5 awr yr wythnos (Various shift patterns)
Cyfeirnod y swydd
275-0925H
Cyflogwr
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Math o gyflogwr
NHS
Gwefan
Medway Maritime Hospital
Tref
Gillingham, Kent
Cyflog
£24,465 Per Annum/Pro Rata
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25/09/2025 23:59

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Housekeeper

NHS AfC: Band 2

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Housekeeper

Division: Estates and Facilities

Band: 2 

Salary: £24,465 Per Annum/Pro Rata

We are recruiting for an Housekeeper who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best People and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.

The Housekeeper role at Medway NHS Foundation Trust requires delivering high-quality cleaning services while adhering to the NHS National Cleaning Standards to maintain hygiene, infection prevention, and a safe hospital environment.

We offer a variety of shift patterns across weekdays and weekends, including day and evening shifts, to support our 7-day service delivery. Specific working patterns will be discussed and confirmed during the interview stage.

Please feel free to indicate your preferred shift pattern in your supporting statement. (Example: Weekdays: Morning/ Weekends: Evening)

Please note that shifts will be awarded by preference determined by your success at interview. 

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

The housekeeper will work as a member of the ward or department team; with responsibility for housekeeping tasks within that ward or department.

To provide a high standard of cleaning service in line with the, National Cleaning Specification and a quality patient meals and beverage service in line with the, EHO guidelines as required.

To be an active member of the housekeeping team striving to improve upon all aspects of the service delivery.

Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.

We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.

To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of the Best of Care by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time?

Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision is achieved for our patients.

As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy – Patient First. Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into our Patient First deployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey.

Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.

Our BEST values underpin Patient First and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach:

B – Bold

E – Every person counts

S – Sharing and open

T - Together

Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust.

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Key Responsibilities:

To carry out the cleaning of wards and general areas within agreed schedules and conforming to legislative requirements.

To carry out the cleaning duties safely and effectively, in accordance with the NHS National Standards of cleanliness.

To undertake other duties that may be required by the Housekeeping Services Supervisor to facilitate the efficient running of the Housekeeping Services Department.

The removal of refuge sacks to disposal points in accordance with waste disposal and Control of Infection Guidelines.

The replacement and receipt of routine supplies i.e. rubbish bags, paper towels, soap, toilet rolls and cleaning materials.

To undertake specialised cleaning as required.

The receiving, regeneration and serving of patient’s meals, preparation of beverages; laying up and clearing away of crockery and cutlery, and washing up.

To carry out Hostess Duties safely and effectively, in accordance with the Trust Catering Policies and Environmental Standards.

To perform housekeeping and/or Hostess Duties as required by Team Leaders.

Ensure a high standard of tidiness and cleanliness is maintained in all parts of the ward or department, and report identified problems. 

To provide support to the service as required to cover leave.

To provide a professional level of customer service to patients and visitors.

To ensure to ensure all documentation is completed.

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Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Good Standard of written and spoken English
  • NVQ level 1 in Support Services or equivalent level of working experience
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Level 2 Food Safety qualifications, or willingness to undertake

Knowledge

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Good knowledge of customer care/ food services/ catering
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Knowledge of cleaning practices, basic Health & Safety awareness and infection control regulations

Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Previous experience within a cleaning/housekeeping role
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Previous experience within an NHS/care environment

Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr

No smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - SilverDisability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeStep into health

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.

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Please note this vacancy may close early if the number of applications is met.

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Enw
Justina Vailione
Teitl y swydd
Assistant Facilities Manager
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[email protected]
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01634976594
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