Bank Senior Housekeeper Shropshire

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Telford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Telford is seeking a Bank Senior Housekeeper to provide essential cleaning services across the facility. The ideal candidate should have experience in the NHS and knowledge of cleaning techniques. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, supporting staff, and ensuring a pleasant environment for service users.

Qualifications

• Desirable experience of working in the NHS.
• Knowledge of cleaning products and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide housekeeping duties in wards and staff areas.
• Maintain cleanliness standards following procedures.
• Replenish disposables and assist with laundry duties.

Skills

Experience in the NHS

Basic knowledge of cleaning chemicals

Broad knowledge of cleaning techniques

Job description

Overview

Bank Senior Housekeeper – Shropshire

Location: Telford and Shrewsbury area

Hours: Various hours between 6am and 8pm, Monday – Friday

Pay: £12.51 per hour

Closing date: 22 September 2025

Application: Applications must be submitted via the website. We do not accept CVs.

A further note: This vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from candidates regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or offending background.

Main duties of the job

• Provide a range of housekeeping duties including cleaning in wards and in service user and staff areas.
• Maintain the required standard of cleaning following correct procedures and frequencies.
• Carry out cleaning duties in line with ward/area/location cleaning schedules (may include operating specialist equipment).
• Undertake specialist cleaning and one-off cleaning duties as required by supervision.
• Ensure a pleasant and well-maintained environment for service users.
• Operate floor cleaning machinery and equipment as required.
• Replenish disposables and consumables; store cleaning chemicals and equipment safely.
• Assist with laundry duties as required; may include ward-based catering duties in conjunction with nursing staff to provide appropriate meals.
• Support the supervisor on a day-to-day basis; assist with induction and training of new staff.
• Contribute to policy and procedure comments; work as part of a team and complete own timesheets.
• Respond to tasks during emergencies and periods of staff shortage; monitor and maintain stock levels; participate in cleanliness audits.
• Open/lock buildings and set alarms as required to ensure premises security.

Skills and Experience

• Experience in the NHS is desirable.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning chemicals and products.
• Broad knowledge of specialist cleaning techniques and equipment.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working in the NHS.

Disclosure and Safeguarding

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a disclosure to the DBS (formerly CRB).

Employer

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust