Bank Senior Housekeeper Shropshire

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Bank Senior Housekeeper in Telford. You will maintain high cleaning standards in NHS settings, utilizing specialist equipment and ensuring a pleasant environment for users. Experience in the NHS is beneficial, but full training will be provided. Join us in supporting healthcare quality with flexible working hours available.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

In-house training

Support for career development

Qualifications

• Experience of working in the NHS is desirable.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of housekeeping duties within NHS environments.
• Maintain cleanliness standards following procedures.
• Operate specialized cleaning equipment.

Skills

NHS experience

Knowledge of cleaning chemicals

Specialist cleaning techniques

Tools

Floor scrubbers

Buffers

Vacuum cleaners

Job description

Overview

Go back Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Job title

Bank Senior Housekeeper – Shropshire

The closing date is 22 September 2025

Various hours between 6am and 8pm Monday- Friday

Location: Telford and Shrewsbury area — £12:51 per hour

* We do not accept CVs. Applications will only be considered if made via the website.

* This vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Please note: 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.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide a range of housekeeping duties that may include working on wards and in service user and staff areas. Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining the required standard of cleaning services following the correct procedures and frequencies
• Carrying out a variety of cleaning duties in line with ward/area/location cleaning schedules (may include operating specialist equipment)
• Carrying out specialist cleaning and one-off cleaning duties in line with Supervisors' requirements
• Ensuring a general, pleasant and well-maintained environment for service users
• Operate mechanical cleaning equipment; replenish disposables and consumables
• Safely store cleaning chemicals and equipment; assist with laundry duties as required
• Ward-based duties as required; catering duties to support patients with meals
• Support the supervisor on a day-to-day basis and assist with induction and training of others
• Comment on housekeeping policies and procedures; work within a team; complete timesheets
• Respond to emergencies and times of staff shortage; monitor and maintain stock levels
• Participate in cleanliness audits and take appropriate follow-up actions
• Ensure security of premises by opening/closing buildings and setting alarms as required
• Use equipment such as floor scrubbers, rotowash, buffers, vacuum cleaners, steamers

Skills and Experience

• Full training provided; previous NHS experience is advantageous
• Experience of working in the NHS is desirable
• Basic knowledge of cleaning chemicals and equipment; broad knowledge of specialist cleaning techniques

Person Specification

Experience: Experience of working in the NHS

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a DBS check will be required.

About us

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is an award-winning organisation with over 9,000 employees. We are a large integrated Health and Social Care provider serving multiple regions. We offer flexible working where possible and in-house training and coaching support to aid career development.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates meeting the criteria regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or background.

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust