Evening Hospital Housekeeper (Flexible Shifts)

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Farnham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated housekeeper to support the hospital’s hotel services team. You will help maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients and staff, with duties spanning ward areas and occasional food service support.

Applicants should have basic housekeeping experience in healthcare; COSHH, BICs, colour coding and infection control knowledge are desirable, but full training is provided.

Qualifications

• Good level of basic education with literacy, numeracy and comprehension.
• NVQ level 1.
• Basic Food Hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain all hospital areas incl. patient rooms, bathrooms, offices and communal spaces.
• Vacuuming, sweeping, mopping and buffing floors with appropriate machinery.
• Dusting and polishing furniture, fixtures and skirting boards.
• Collecting and disposing of rubbish, clinical waste and recycling per Trust policy.
• Replenishing consumables such as soap, hand towels and toilet tissue.
• Ensure cleaning equipment is kept clean and safe; report faults promptly.
• Assist with curtain changes and periodic deep cleans as required.
• Support catering duties, including patient breakfasts and drinks; assist with meal orders.
• Maintain confidentiality and show respect and compassion to patients.

Skills

initiative

time management

communication

basic IT

Education

Basic education

NVQ level 1

Basic Food Hygiene

Tools

N/A

Job description

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated housekeeper to support the hospital’s hotel services team. You will help maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients and staff, with duties spanning ward areas and occasional food service support.

Applicants should have basic housekeeping experience in healthcare; COSHH, BICs, colour coding and infection control knowledge are desirable, but full training is provided.