Housekeeper

NHS; Falmouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in Falmouth is seeking a Housekeeper to ensure a clean and safe environment within a ward. The role requires teamwork and prior experience in a care setting, with responsibilities including coordinating patient services. Applicants should possess GCSE Maths and English, and be fluent in English. Join a dynamic team dedicated to supporting patient care in a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English language - written and verbal.
• Previous experience in a care setting.
• Basic numeracy & literacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide housekeeping services to the ward manager in the ward environment.
• Coordinate patient facilities/services ensuring a clean and safe environment.
• Work closely with the right teams to monitor quality standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication (English)

Knowledge of cleaning procedures

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Housekeeper

The closing date is 11 December 2025

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

• Cornwall Foundation Trust
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

Please note: This opportunity is open to internal candidates as a secondment. Before applying, please ensure you have discussed the post with your current line manager and obtained their agreement to support your release for the duration of the secondment.

Boscawen is an exciting place to work; a nurse‑led unit at Falmouth Community Hospital created to accept patients from home. Nurses and Healthcare Assistants are using their assessment skills and developing practical skills.

We are looking for a dynamic person who wishes to join our team and expand their skill set within support roles with the opportunity to support dynamic patient flow within a multidisciplinary team which includes doctors, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists.

Main duties of the job

To provide housekeeping services to the ward manager in the ward environment. The post holder will work as an integral part of the ward team. He/she will be responsible for the coordination of all patient facilities/services in the ward area ensuring a clean, safe, comfortable environment.

The main elements of the role are ensuring the delivery of cleaning, catering and minor maintenance, together with other specified tasks to meet patient needs, as determined by the ward manager/charge nurse. The post holder will be required to work closely with the senior general services assistant, contractors and support services departments. He/she will monitor quality standards and rectify deficiencies.

About us

We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital‑based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education and Experience

• Basic numeracy & literacy. Fluent in English language - written and verbal
• Previous experience in a care setting
• GCSE Maths and English

Skill and Aptitude, knowledge and abilities

• Able to work in team environment
• Willingness to undertake any development training to include mandatory
• Knowledge of cleaning and food handling/hygiene procedures

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust