Bank Housekeeper

NHS; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking reliable individuals for a flexible Bank Housekeeping Team role in Shepton Mallet. As a Housekeeper, you will maintain high cleanliness standards in clinical and non-clinical areas. Previous cleaning experience is beneficial, and training will be provided for specific equipment. Ideal candidates should have good communication skills and a positive attitude, ensuring a safe environment for all.

Qualifications

• Good written and spoken English, with the ability to follow instructions accurately.
• A positive, flexible attitude and commitment to excellent customer service.
• Physically fit to undertake manual handling tasks.
• Awareness of health and safety practices.
• Friendly, polite, and adaptable, with a strong team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning both clinical and non-clinical areas of the hospital to agreed standards.
• Mopping, dusting, and wiping surfaces, plus cleaning toilets and internal glass areas.
• Using equipment such as buffing, polishing, vacuuming, and carpet cleaning machines.
• Following infection control policies and ensuring patient safety.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Good customer service

Team spirit

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + make a difference for every patient

We’re looking for reliable and friendly individuals to join our Bank Housekeeping Team at our hospital in Shepton Mallet. This is a flexible opportunity where you can work shifts that fit around your life while playing a vital role in keeping our hospital clean, safe, and welcoming for patients, visitors, and colleagues. As part of our hardworking housekeeping team, you’ll help maintain the high standards of cleanliness that our patients deserve and expect.

Bank contract hours will between 12pm and 12am as this will involve some cleaning in our Theatres, which close after 7pm.

Main duties of the job

As our bank Housekeeper, you will be:

• Cleaning both clinical and non-clinical areas of the hospital to agreed standards.
• Mopping, dusting, and wiping surfaces, plus cleaning toilets and internal glass areas.
• Using equipment such as buffing, polishing, vacuuming, and carpet cleaning machines (full training provided).
• Following infection control policies, including safe disposal of clinical waste.
• Ensuring patient and public safety while working, using appropriate signage.
• Reporting any repairs needed to the Team Leads promptly.
• Maintaining confidentiality and demonstrating excellent customer care at all times.

About us

With your previous cleaning experience (healthcare experience is a bonus but not essential), you will also have:

• Good written and spoken English, with the ability to follow instructions accurately.
• A positive, flexible attitude and commitment to excellent customer service.
• Physically fit to undertake manual handling tasks.
• Awareness of health and safety practices (training will be provided).
• Friendly, polite, and adaptable, with a strong team spirit.

To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact [e-mail] in our friendly resourcing team.

We will contact all shortlisted candidates but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Job responsibilities

For more information, please request a copy of the full job description from [e-mail]

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience (healthcare experience is a bonus but not essential)
• Good written and spoken English, with the ability to follow instructions accurately.
• A positive, flexible attitude and commitment to excellent customer service.
• Physically fit to undertake manual handling tasks.
• Awareness of health and safety practices (training will be provided).
• Friendly, polite, and adaptable, with a strong team spirit.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.