Bank Housekeeper

Spire Healthcare Limited; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform

Free DBS

Onsite car park

Spire Healthcare pension

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Spire Harpenden Hospital is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper or Cleaner to join our Housekeeping Team on a flexible Bank basis. In this role you’ll help keep patient areas clean, safe and welcoming, supporting infection prevention and excellent patient experience.

Working on a bank contract, you’ll cover shifts across mornings, afternoons and evenings, with typical 7.5 hour shifts and opportunities to work up to 2 days per week, linking with department needs and rosters.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work using initiative and manage tasks effectively.
• Flexible approach to working patterns and shift requirements.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily cleaning schedules to maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the hospital.
• Prepare rooms and areas to the required layout and presentation standards.
• Clean and maintain patient bedrooms, offices, public areas, toilets, and clinical support departments.
• Work closely with clinical and non-clinical teams to support the needs of the hospital.
• Follow all infection prevention, health and safety, and COSHH procedures.
• Ensure cleaning equipment and materials are used safely and appropriately.
• Report maintenance, safety, or housekeeping concerns where required.
• Support the wider housekeeping team to deliver an exceptional environment for patients and visitors.

Skills

Positive attitude

Strong work ethic

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Initiative

Job description

Bank Housekeeper / Cleaner | Spire Harpenden Hospital | Flexible Shifts | Bank Contract

Do you take pride in creating clean, safe, and welcoming environments?

Spire Harpenden Hospital is looking for a dedicated and reliable Housekeeper or Cleaner to join our Housekeeping Team on a Bank basis.

As a Housekeeper, you'll play a vital role in supporting patient care by ensuring our hospital environment remains clean, comfortable, and welcoming for patients, visitors, and colleagues. Your work will directly contribute to patient safety, infection prevention, and the overall experience of everyone who visits our hospital.

This is a flexible bank position, providing cover during busy periods, annual leave, and staff absence, making it ideal for those seeking work that fits around existing commitments.

Why Join Spire Harpenden?

At Spire Healthcare, we recognise that every role contributes to delivering outstanding patient care. As part of our Housekeeping Team, you'll work within a friendly and supportive environment where your contribution is genuinely valued.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Complete daily cleaning schedules to maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the hospital.
• Prepare rooms and areas to the required layout and presentation standards.
• Clean and maintain patient bedrooms, offices, public areas, toilets, and clinical support departments.
• Work closely with clinical and non-clinical teams to support the needs of the hospital.
• Follow all infection prevention, health and safety, and COSHH procedures.
• Ensure cleaning equipment and materials are used safely and appropriately.
• Report maintenance, safety, or housekeeping concerns where required.
• Support the wider housekeeping team to deliver an exceptional environment for patients and visitors.

Who we're looking for:

We're looking for individuals who are hardworking, professional, and take pride in delivering excellent standards.

Essential

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work using initiative and manage tasks effectively.
• Flexible approach to working patterns and shift requirements.

Desirable

• Knowledge of COSHH and Health & Safety procedures.
• Experience working within healthcare, hospitality, hotel, or service environments.

Working Hours

• Flexible Bank Contract (0 hours)
• Ideally available to work up to 2 days per week
• Department operating hours: 8:00am – 10:00pm
• Shifts are typically 7.5 hours and may include mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends
• Monday to Sunday availability welcomed

Mornings - 6.00AM - 2:00PM - 9:00AM-5:00PM
Afternoons - 2:00PM - 10:00PM
Nights - 9:00PM - 5:00AM

Benefits

• Bank colleagues are paid weekly
• We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave
• Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park
• Access to Spire Healthcare pension
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Full induction, including mandatory training updates
• Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts
• Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire’s specialist Resourcing Team

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together

About Us

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.

For us, it's more than just treating patients – it's about looking after people.

If you're looking for a flexible role where your work genuinely makes a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.