Bank Housekeeper

Ashgate Hospice; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashgate Hospice in Old Brampton (posted via NHS Jobs) is seeking a Bank Housekeeper to maintain high cleanliness standards across patient rooms and all facilities. The role includes routine and deep cleaning, floor care, and restocking essentials, with sensitive handling of patient information and equipment.

The post holder will work with the Estates team and receive full training in infection prevention and manual handling, with opportunities to support laundry duties when required.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare cleaning or similar settings preferred.
• Knowledge of infection prevention, COSHH and health and safety procedures.
• DBS check is required as part of pre-employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the hospice, including patient rooms, bays, clinical areas, offices and corridors.
• Perform routine and deep cleaning, floor care and restocking of essentials.
• Support laundry and bedding duties as needed and follow infection prevention protocols.

Job description

Bank Housekeeper

CAPTION:

• Company: NHS Jobs
• Salary: from £12.78 an hour
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Old Brampton, S42 7JD
• Job type: Contract
• Posting date: 30 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 18 Oct 2026

Summary

The post holder will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the hospice, including patient rooms and bays, clinical areas, offices, corridors, toilets and other facilities. The role includes routine and deep cleaning, floor care, cleaning furniture and fittings, waste disposal and replenishing essential items such as hand towels, toilet rolls, soap and alcohol gel. The post holder may also support laundry and bedding requirements, including changing curtains and making beds in the overnight stay suite when required.

The post holder will use a range of cleaning equipment and materials safely and appropriately and will be responsible for keeping equipment clean, maintained and stored correctly. They will follow all relevant infection prevention and control, COSHH, health and safety and hospice procedures and report any faults, hazards or concerns to the appropriate member of the Estates team. The role involves working in areas where patients and families may be present. A calm, respectful and sensitive approach is therefore essential, and all information relating to patients and their families must be treated confidentially.

The post holder will work closely with the Housekeeper Team Leader and wider Estates team and will be expected to respond flexibly to changing priorities and service requirements. Full training will be provided, including relevant infection prevention, manual handling, fire safety and housekeeping training.

For further information about the role or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Donna Searson, Housekeeping Team Lead, at 01246 568 801 or email [e-mail]

Ashgate Hospice is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact our People Services team on 01246 568 801 or [e-mail].

Successful applicants will be required to complete a DBS check as part of the pre-employment process.

We are unable to support applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK.