Clinical Housekeeper

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering healthcare organization dedicated to providing high-quality care for women, children, and families. This role in the clinical housekeeping team offers a chance to make a real difference by maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients. You will support infection control and assist in providing essential services, ensuring the comfort of patients and families. With a commitment to inclusion and diversity, this is an opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values your contributions and promotes professional growth. If you're enthusiastic and ready to contribute to a vital team, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• GCSE grade C/4 or above in Maths and English or equivalent.
• Level 2 qualification in a health-related subject.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness within the department.
• Support Infection Control protocols and assist with food and beverages.
• Manage stock levels and support ward activities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Organizational Skills

Physical Fitness

Education

Level 2 or GCSE in Maths and English

Level 2 qualification in a health-related subject

Job description

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

This job is now closed

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our clinical housekeeping team, covering weekend shifts from 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm. Occasionally, weekday shifts may be required, which will be arranged in advance.

The successful candidate will be a fully integrated member of the multidisciplinary team, ensuring a safe and appropriate environment for patients and families.

Responsibilities include maintaining high standards of cleanliness and tidiness within the department, supporting Infection Control protocols in partnership with the Facilities Team. If working in areas where patients eat and drink, they will also assist in organizing and providing food and beverages.

Additional duties involve managing stock levels and store maintenance, as well as supporting ward activities to facilitate patient flow and capacity.

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed information.

About us

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its kind in the UK, formed in February 2017 to provide high-quality, world-class physical and mental health care for women, children, and families. Our unified hospitals enable more seamless care, greater investment, and advances in specialist treatments, including neo-natal and fetal care. We are committed to shaping the future of family-centered care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a leading paediatric center with an international reputation. Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of the UK's two dedicated women's hospitals, with the busiest single-site maternity unit in the country, delivering over 8,200 babies annually, and offering comprehensive gynaecological, maternity, and neonatal services.

Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services provide innovative community and inpatient mental health care for young people aged 0-25 years, in partnership with local providers.

Our Trust values creating the best workplace environment, promoting inclusion, diversity, and equality. We welcome applications from all community sectors, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

Job responsibilities

Refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details. When applying, ensure you demonstrate how your experience, qualifications, skills, and professional registration (if applicable) meet the role requirements.

Note: Applications may close early if we receive a high volume, so please apply promptly.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Level 2 or GCSE grade C/4 or above in Maths and English, or equivalent, demonstrated through trust assessments.
• Level 2 qualification in a health-related subject.

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience working with the public.
• Strong communication and relationship skills, with empathy towards staff and families. Evidence of motivation and enthusiasm.
• Experience in a healthcare environment.

Analytical and Judgement Skills

• Ability to organize workload and work effectively within a team; reliable with good attendance.
• Ability to manage stock levels.
• Physical fitness required (lifting, bending, walking, reaching, standing).
• Understanding of equality and inclusion practices.
• Punctuality and flexibility in work hours.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.