Band 2 Housekeeper

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham is seeking a housekeeper to enhance patient experience by maintaining a clean and safe clinical environment. This permanent, part-time position offers flexible working hours across a 7-day service, ensuring comfort and well-being for patients.

Qualifications

• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills for patients, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the environment is cleaned in line with national cleaning standards.
• Deliver meal/beverage service.
• Clean Ward Kitchen/Meal area.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

Job summary

*** This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested. ***

Various hours will be offered upon appointment to cover a 7-day service from 7:00am to 7:30pm

The housekeeper will enhance the patient's experience by ensuring that the clinical environment is presented and maintained in a way which maximises the patient's sense of comfort, safety and well-being.

The successful candidates will have the ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team, with effective communication skills for patients, staff, and visitors.

Main duties of the job

1. Ensure the environment is cleaned in line with national cleaning standards.
2. Deliver meal/beverage service.
3. Clean Ward Kitchen/Meal area.
4. Follow meal ordering procedures.
5. Report maintenance issues.

The housekeeper will enhance the patient's experience by maintaining a comfortable, safe, and welcoming clinical environment.

About us

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Be Part of Our Team...

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) employs over 5000 staff across Birmingham and the West Midlands, providing a wide range of community nursing and healthcare services, including hospitals, clinics, community services, and specialist facilities. We are committed to delivering outstanding, integrated, and personalised care rooted in local communities. Join us to be part of a team striving for better care and healthier communities.

Details

Date posted: 22 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 2

Salary: £24,169 per year (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 820-7141752-COR-A

Job location: West Heath Hospital, Rednal Road, Birmingham, B38 8HR