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Job summary

Main area
Support services
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
241-126FD-26-A
Employer
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Neonatal Unit - Royal Bolton Hospital
Town
Bolton
Salary
£24,465 per annum (pro rata)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
25/03/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Neonatal Unit Housekeeper

NHS AfC: Band 2

 


 

Job overview

The post holder will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, supporting nursing staff in all aspects of clinical care.  Responsibility includes stock maintenance, cleaning, and management of equipment. 

Please note: This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application, as we are unable to support visa applications for this position.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, supporting nursing staff in all aspects of clinical care.  Responsibility includes stock maintenance, cleaning, and management of equipment.  Please refer to the attached documents for further information.

Working for our organisation

We are  looking to recruit motivated, hardworking Housekeepers who have excellent communication skills & a passion for maintaining high standards to support clinical care.. We expect drive and motivation to support the clinical team to provide excellent care, and be supportive to patients, relatives, and other MDT members. 

We are a well established level 3 unit providing a high quality service to the local Neonatal Network and beyond. We have a team of highly dedicated consultants and nurses who work collaboratively to deliver high quality care to our patients and families. 

 

Successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring service

We are looking for people who share our four core trust values, "Putting the patient at the heart of everything I do", delivering  a service as I would expect to receive myself, Valued - "no matter what my role I will strive to provide a quality service"Respected - I will treat others as I expect to be treated myself and Proud- I will demonstrate a can and will attitude to my work focusing on solutions rather than problems. If this sounds like you then we would love to receive your application. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached documents outlining the job description and main responsibilities of the role. 

Person specification

Knowledge and experience

Essential criteria
  • Good knowledge of infection control processes. Customer service experience
Desirable criteria
  • House keeper experience

Skills and attributes

Essential criteria
  • Basic computer literacy (IT skills) Literacy and numeracy skills Equality and diversity awareness
Desirable criteria
  • Good organisational skills. Able to work independently as well as being part of the team.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of care work within same of similar role
Desirable criteria
  • Able to demonstrate an understanding of stock balance

Personal attributes

Essential criteria
  • Able to work with children and vulnerable adults. Health cleared by Occupational Health to undertake the full range of duties of post. Able to move and handle equipment. Punctual and reliable.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyCare quality commission - GoodDisability confident employerStep into health

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Catherine Bainbridge
Job title
Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01204 390 390
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