Hospital Housekeeper — Clean, Safe Patient Environments

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Walsall; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Housekeeper to maintain a clean and safe environment for patients and staff. You will deliver meals, make beds, clean medical equipment, manage linen, and report maintenance issues, supporting clinical colleagues to promote patient well‑being.

The role is Band 2 in the Facilities Department, with emphasis on infection prevention and ensuring consumables are available.

Qualifications

• Keen eye for detail and strong sense of responsibility.
• Good communication skills with patients, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Basic knowledge of allergens and food hygiene essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure environment is cleaned to national standards.
• Deliver meal services and make beds.
• Clean medical/hard equipment and manage linen quality.
• Report maintenance issues and uphold infection prevention measures.
• Undertake scheduled cleaning tasks including clinical equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Food Hygiene qualification

Job description

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Housekeeper to maintain a clean and safe environment for patients and staff. You will deliver meals, make beds, clean medical equipment, manage linen, and report maintenance issues, supporting clinical colleagues to promote patient well‑being.

The role is Band 2 in the Facilities Department, with emphasis on infection prevention and ensuring consumables are available.