Hospital Housekeeping Assistant: Flexible Shifts

University Hospitals Dorset; England; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset are looking for Housekeeping Assistants to join #TeamUHD. We are seeking highly motivated and organised individuals to support the flow of patients by maintaining high standards of cleanliness across wards, departments and theatres.

You will work individually or as part of a team, following National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2025, with training and supervision provided to ensure your important role is understood and delivered to the required standard.

Qualifications

• Literacy and numeracy to a minimum level 1 – reading and writing.
• Previous experience of cleaning as a paid profession.
• Previous experience of cleaning in a clinical environment.
• Knowledge of industrial cleaning equipment.
• Physically fit to carry out a range of tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure and be flexible to service needs.
• Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role.

Responsibilities

• To work as part of a team or alone, providing a high standard of domestic service to patients, staff and visitors within Clinical/Non-Clinical Wards/Departments and Theatres.
• Delivering prioritised cleans, ensuring patient flow throughout the hospitals.

Skills

Literacy & numeracy (Level 1)

Physical fitness

Effective communication

Tools

Industrial cleaning equipment

Job description

University Hospitals Dorset are looking for Housekeeping Assistants to join #TeamUHD. We are seeking highly motivated and organised individuals to support the flow of patients by maintaining high standards of cleanliness across wards, departments and theatres.

You will work individually or as part of a team, following National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2025, with training and supervision provided to ensure your important role is understood and delivered to the required standard.