Housekeeper

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading teaching hospital in Milton Keynes is seeking a dedicated individual to coordinate patient facility services within the ward area. The ideal candidate will ensure a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients by delivering cleaning, catering, and ancillary services. Responsibilities include monitoring quality standards, managing stock levels, and supporting infection control measures. Join a committed team at an exciting time of expansion and improvement in patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience and genuine passion for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to assist with infection control measures and contribute to quality of care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient facility services, ensuring cleanliness and safety.
• Deliver cleaning, catering, and ancillary services for patients.
• Monitor quality standards and report deficiencies to Senior Nurse.
• Manage stock levels and order supplies.
• Support infection control measures.

Job description

Mission Statement

We care, We communicate, We collaborate, We contribute

Staff Survey Result

71.3% of staff feel supported by their managers and receive clear feedback, improving their work – NHS Survey, 2024

Position Overview

The post holder will be responsible for the coordination of patient facility services within the ward area, ensuring a clean, safe, and comfortable environment. The main elements are to ensure the delivery of cleaning, catering and ancillary services for patients, to monitor quality standards, reporting deficiencies and appropriate actions to the Senior Nurse. The post‑holder will work as part of the team carrying out tasks as specified by the Nurse in Charge.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient facility services within ward areas, ensuring cleanliness, safety and comfort.
• Deliver cleaning, catering and ancillary services for patients.
• Monitor quality standards, report deficiencies, and take appropriate actions in consultation with Senior Nurse.
• Manage stock levels and order supplies to keep all areas adequately equipped.
• Support infection control measures and contribute to overall quality of care.
• Work as part of a team under the direction of the Nurse in Charge.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience and genuine passion for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Attention to detail, reliability and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to support infection control measures and contribute to quality of care.

Milton Keynes University Hospital

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting‑edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

Hospital Services & Developments

As a medium‑sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. We are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all communities.

We also offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state‑of‑the‑art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.

Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24‑bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.

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