Housekeeper

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Newcastle-under-Lyme is looking for a Ward Housekeeper to ensure cleanliness and patient comfort at Royal Stoke University Hospital. The successful candidate will coordinate cleaning, catering, and maintenance services while adhering to quality standards. Ideally, applicants should have relevant experience in a cleaning or housekeeping role. Join us to make a meaningful impact in patient care within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience within cleaning/housekeeping or hygiene-based role where you have worked to deliver to deadlines and within set guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the delivery of cleaning, catering and minor maintenance services in the ward area.
• Coordinate all patient facilities and services in the ward area.
• Monitor quality standards, report deficiencies and recommend appropriate changes.
• Ensure the environment and catering services meet the needs and expectations of Patients, Visitors and the Ward team.

Job description

Overview

AMU has an exciting opportunity for a Ward Housekeeper to join us at Royal Stoke University Hospital. You will be responsible for equipment ordering and supplies, and for the organisation of the ward environment and patient comfort. Ideally you will have experience within cleaning/housekeeping or hygiene-based role where you have worked to deliver to deadlines and within set guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the delivery of cleaning, catering and minor maintenance services in the ward area, together with other specified tasks to meet individual patient needs as determined by the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse.
• Coordinate all patient facilities and services in the ward area; work as an integral part of the ward team.
• Monitor quality standards, report deficiencies and recommend appropriate changes.
• Ensure the environment and catering services meet the needs and expectations of Patients, Visitors and the Ward team.

Qualifications/Experience

• Experience within cleaning/housekeeping or hygiene-based role where you have worked to deliver to deadlines and within set guidelines.

Important information about your application

• All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
• References – please provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
• We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
• Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies.
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• If you are currently in the UK on a visa, you must have at least six months remaining on your visa at the start date. The six-month requirement does not apply to a Skilled Worker Visa, which would require a new visa for a new role.
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• UHNM is currently unable to provide sponsorship for this role in line with UKVI guidelines and legislation. Graduate visa holders may apply, but UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of the graduate visa; you must also have at least six months until expiry at the start of employment for training and operational reasons.

About UHNM

The UHNM NHS Trust covers Royal Stoke Hospital in Stoke on Trent and County Hospital in Stafford. Royal Stoke is a large acute teaching hospital with a turnover of £360 million. Located in Stoke on Trent and Stafford, UHNM is close to the M6 and within commuting distance of major conurbations and proximity to the Peak District National Park. All of our employees contribute to a culture of inclusion and development; we strive to be a diverse and inclusive employer where staff feel valued and respected.