Job summary
- Main area
- Housekeeper
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent: Evening x1 6pm-9pm (5 days - Monday to Friday )
- Hours
- Part time - 15 hours per week (Evening x1 (6pm-9pm) 5 days, Monday to Friday)
- Job ref
- 151-LC397
- Employer
- Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Heatherwood Hospital
- Town
- Ascot, Berkshire
- Salary
- £25,768 per annum incl HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Evening Housekeeper
Band 2
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a housekeeper role to work in our hospitals.
We are interested in hearing from individuals who are willing to work hard within a strong, friendly team. They will be required to provide a KEY service within the hospital for both staff and patients. The post holders will be responsible for ensuring that the environment is of a high standard and meets the needs of patients and visitors.
The main focus of the post holder is to facilitate the maintenance of a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients. They will work with the ward-based team to ensure patient safety privacy and dignity and courtesy in accordance with Trust values.
This is a challenging but rewarding job and would be ideally suited to motivated team players. Housekeeping experience within healthcare and Knowledge of COSHH, BICs, Colour coding and infection control is desirable though this is not essential, as full training will be given.
Main duties of the job
The housekeeping team at Heatherwood hospital are part of the the hotel services department and the Estates and Facilities directorate . The team is responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness in all the hospital areas. The housekeepers are valued support members helping to ensure that the wards are pleasant for the all patients and staff.
As part of our facilities team, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our hospital clean, safe and welcoming for patients, visitors and staff.
Working for our organisation
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As a valued member of our housekeeping team, your duties will include:
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Cleaning and maintaining all areas of the hospital, including patient rooms, bathrooms, offices and communal spaces.
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Vacuuming, sweeping, mopping and buffing floors using appropriate machinery.
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Dusting and polishing furniture, fixtures, skirting boards, window ledges and equipment.
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Collecting and disposing of rubbish, clinical waste and recycling in accordance with Trust policy.
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Replenishing consumables such as soap, hand towels and toilet tissue.
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Ensuring cleaning equipment is kept in a clean and safe condition, and reporting any faults promptly.
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Assisting with curtain changes and deep cleans as required.
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Supporting catering duties where needed, including preparing and serving patient breakfasts and drinks, and assisting with meal orders when required.
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Maintaining confidentiality and showing respect and compassion to patients at all times.
Please note sponsorship is not provided for this role.
Apply today and help us keep our hospital a clean, safe and welcoming place for everyone.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good level of basic education – able to demonstrate literacy, numeracy, and comprehension skills
- Previous Housekeeping Experience
Desirable criteria
- NVQ level 1
- Basic food Hygiene
Experience
Essential criteria
- Customer Service Experience
- Hygiene COSSH procedures
Desirable criteria
- NHS experience
- Infection prevention and control
Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to use own initiative to cope in a variety of situations
- Good time management skills able to plan and prioritise time and workload
- Able to deal confidently and professionally with members of the public and staff
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Vivian Epie
- Job title
- Senior Supervisor Hotel Services
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03006144028
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