Housekeeper

Northampton General Hospital; Northampton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Northampton General Hospital is seeking a proactive Housekeeper for Willow Ward, General and Vascular Surgery. You will help maintain a clean, safe ward environment, greet patients, and coordinate with the multidisciplinary team to support daily operations.

The role requires enthusiasm for personal and professional development, with duties ranging from ward organisation to stock checks and ensuring supplies meet ward needs. This post offers NHS terms and a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Willing to undergo further training.
• Management training.

Responsibilities

• Organise ward and ensure supplies are consistently available.
• Provide daily operational support to housekeeping and cover reception if required.
• Restock equipment and manage stores with budget awareness.
• Maintain professional relationships with patients, visitors and staff.
• Assist in cleaning activities and support other areas as needed.
• Monitor hygiene and comply with infection prevention procedures.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Education

Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Job description

Site University Hospitals of Northamptonshire Town Northamptonshire Salary £25,272 Per annum / Pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 11/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 20/11/2026

Job overview

To provide support to both the nursing and clerical staff so as to help in the smooth and efficient running of the ward/unit

Responsible for the delivery of cleaning services throughout a specified area and ensuring that the environment meets the required standards. Responsible for the organisation and ward support of the ward, prioritising workloads and frequencies of cleaning schedules. Expected to organise resources and ensure the environment of the ward is clean, tidy and well supplied.

This post is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route (formerly Tier 2) or Health and Care Worker visa. Therefore, only candidates who can demonstrate their right to work in the UK without sponsorship will be considered

Main duties of the job

Are you looking for a new challenge, working to build a team where you could really make a difference?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Housekeeper post within Willow Ward, General and Vascular Surgery.

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who are keen to develop themselves on a personal and professional level and will thrive as part of our busy and dynamic team.

Responsibilities will include Ensuring a safe, clean organized environment by providing ward support, greeting patients, liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team,

Please note due to high number of applicants this post may close earlier than advertised.

Working for our organisation

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Integrity

Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Responsible for the organisation of the ward, ensuring there is always enough supplies to ensure staff can work efficiently.

Undertake duties and daily operational tasks to ensure the smooth running of the housekeeping service and cover reception if required.

Restock equipment and stores ensuring regular stock checks match ward budget and needs.

Create, contribute to and maintain a professional and effective working relationship with patients, visitors and staff members.
Undertake cleaning activities alongside other domestic staff to support the completion of the workload and providing flexibility, assistance and support to other areas of work.
Supervise host/ess service ensuring patients meals are delivered to them as requested and required to ensure the catering support to patient care.

To report any hazards to broken equipment to estates and maintenance.

Ensure that work is carried out to a satisfactory standard.

Adhere to cleaning schedules and demonstrate that cleanliness and environment audits are completed as requested by Ward Sister/Matron.

To ensure action plans for improvement regarding relevant areas of responsibility are agreed with the Sister/Matron.

To monitor and maintain the hygiene of areas within the remit with the aim of preventing cross infection in line with infection control procedures and guidelines.

Be aware of, access and adhere to Trust policies and guidelines

Skills

• Good interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills

Experience

• Knowledge and understanding of IT and organisational skills

Qualifications/training

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Willing to undergo further training.
• Management Training

At Northampton General Hospital we provide general acute services and hyper-acute stroke, vascular and renal services to people living in Northamptonshire. As well as this we are an accredited cancer centre and provide cancer services to a wider population of Northamptonshire and parts of Buckinghamshire.

We are proud to be the first hospital in the UK to have obtained Pathway to Excellence® designated accreditation from the American nurses credentialing centre (ANCC).

We celebrate staff achievements and value the importance of working as one big team. That’s why we talk about Team NGH. It’s all about working together to provide the best possible care for our patients and supporting each other to grow and develop our skills. We are driven to helping you to be the best you can be.

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Our Excellence Values:

• Compassion
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courageous
• Accountable

For further information on nursing, apprenticeships, A&E or any other departments please visit our specific website or pages that are indicated on the right hand side of this advert.

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust recognises that staff of differing backgrounds and life experiences enrich our workforce and bring different skills and knowledge. We therefore encourage and welcome applications for our vacancies from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignament, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE VACANCIES PRIOR TO THE ADVERTISED CLOSING DATE WHEN WE ARE IN RECEIPT OF SUFFICIENT APPLICATIONS

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Name Lisa Morin

Job title: Ward Sister

Email address: [e-mail]

Telephone number: 01604525548

Additional information

Please contact the ward if you would like to have an informal chat before applying.

For further information please contact Ward Sister Lisa Morin 01604 525548