Hotel Services Assistant

NHS; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join NHS as a Housekeeper at The Derwent Unit in Chesterfield, where you'll provide essential cleaning services to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for patients and staff. This permanent position offers flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual appraisal and ongoing training

Generous NHS pension scheme

Health service discounts and online benefits

Incremental pay progression

Confidential employee assistance program available 24/7

Access to various networks, including LGBT+, BAME, and Christian

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Structured learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Health and Safety is essential.
• Cleaning experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-class cleaning service to all buildings.
• Carry out deep cleaning and maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Good communication skills

Job description

Job Summary

Do you want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our team based at The Derwent Unit, Chesterfield.

The vacancy is for 37.5 hours per week, working 7.00am - 3.00pm, 5 days a week, with alternate weekends.

The postholder will be required to carry out a deep cleaning service and will be based at The Derwent Unit, covering various properties, with occasional Hotel Services Assistant duties.

Main Duties of the Job

Housekeepers provide a high-class cleaning service to all buildings within the Trust, creating a clean environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Duties include:

• Cleaning Duties
• Damp mopping and buffing all floor surfaces, including machinery use and periodic maintenance as per schedules.
• Vacuum cleaning of all carpeted areas, including machinery use.
• Damp dusting radiators, pipes, and ledges.
• Cleaning furniture and fittings by appropriate methods.
• High dusting.
• Cleaning partition glass and interior windows as necessary.
• Sanitary fitment cleaning.
• Cleaning wall tiles.
• Replenishing disposable items like paper towels, soap, and rubbish sacks.
• Emptying refuse bins and cleaning refuse holders.
• Cleaning lockers, beds, and mattresses when vacated by patients.

Deep Cleaning Duties

• Wall washing.
• Carpet cleaning.
• Cleaning after major floods (usually with estates staff).
• Post-cleaning after major building work.
• Pre-cleaning of newly acquired buildings.
• Specialised floor and kitchen cleaning.
• Cleaning following infection outbreaks (on advice of cross-infection nurse).

Ad Hoc Duties

• Ordering and maintaining cleaning supplies.
• Reporting defaults, breakages, pests, etc., to relevant personnel.
• Completing all relevant paperwork as directed by management.
• Opening and securing buildings following procedures as required.

About Us

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate, and enthusiastic workforce committed to 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.

We are rated 'GOOD' overall by CQC, with positive comments on how our colleagues treat patients with compassion and kindness, and how they feel proud to work here.

Benefits Include:

• Flexible working arrangements where possible.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service length.
• Annual appraisal and ongoing training.
• Generous NHS pension scheme.
• Good maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits.
• Health service discounts and online benefits.
• Incremental pay progression.
• Confidential employee assistance program available 24/7.
• Access to various networks, including LGBT+, BAME, and Christian.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Structured learning and development opportunities.

Job Details

Date Posted: 21 May 2025

Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 2

Salary: £24,169 per year (pro-rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference Number: 383-FAC-5724-25

Location: Derwent Unit, Chesterfield Royal Site, Chesterfield, S44 5BL

Job Responsibilities

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Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience (Essential):

• Working knowledge of Health and Safety

Desirable:

• Cleaning experience

Skills (Essential):

• Good communication skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer Details

Name: Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Derwent Unit, Chesterfield Royal Site, Chesterfield, S44 5BL

Website: http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/