Housekeeper

NHS Professionals; Redditch; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

24/7 support

Multi-location opportunities

Shift & timesheet management

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

NHS Professionals is seeking an experienced Housekeeper to support Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust at Alexandra Hospital in Redditch. This temporary role features Mon-Fri, 5pm-8pm shifts with pay £12.71 per hour plus escalated rates after 8pm.

You will join the infection control team to maintain clean, safe clinical areas and operate cleaning equipment according to safety protocols. The role requires good communication and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills for effective teamwork and patient-facing interactions.
• Capable of working to deadlines and under pressure in a clinical cleaning environment.
• Experience in a domestic or similar role is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of COSHH and health & safety protocols is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of clinical areas to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Operate cleaning equipment safely and efficiently according to procedures.
• Communicate effectively with departmental staff, line managers and patients.

Skills

Strong communication

Deadline oriented

Domestic or similar experience

COSHH & safety knowledge

Job description

Job Title: Housekeeper

Trust: Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Location: Alexandra Hospital, Woodrow Drive, Redditch, B98 7UB

Pay Rates: £12.71ph + Escalated rates after 8pm.

Shift Patterns: Mon-Fri, 5pm-8pm

Are you an experienced Housekeeper looking for some flexibility and a perfect work/life balance?

About the Trust

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust provides hospital-based services from three main sites - the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch, Kidderminster Hospital and Treatment Centre, and Worcestershire Royal Hospital in Worcester. We provide a wide range of services to a population of 580,000 people in Worcestershire as well as caring for patients from surrounding counties and further afield.

THIS IS A TEMPORARY ROLE

What you'll be responsible for:

• As part of the infection control team the cleanliness and sanitation of clinical areas to ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Operating cleaning equipment safely and effectively.
• Communicate effectively with departmental staff, colleagues, line managers and patients.

Ideally, you will have the following skills and experience:

• Strong communication skills coupled with the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Capable of working to deadlines and under pressure.
• Experience in a domestic or similar role is preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of COSSH and health and safety protocols.

As a member of NHS Professionals, you have fantastic benefits:

• Competitive pay rates: Work this week and get paid the following week,
• Essential support available 24/7, 365 days a year: Call us anytime you need assistance,
• Multi-locational opportunities: Work across neighbouring Trusts,
• Convenient shift and timesheet management: Access your "My Bank" shift portal from anywhere, anytime, via smartphone or online,
• Access to training and development opportunities: Stay updated with essential skills and more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

We specialise in putting people in place to care.

Each year, we assist thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilled workers in accessing better career prospects, more shifts, and a healthier work-life balance, thereby empowering our members with increased choice and control.

We advocate strongly for the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion agenda, encouraging suitably qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Joining us offers the chance to work flexible Bank shifts across different client Trusts in England, enabling professional development and experience in various wards or areas.

If you're looking for a supportive environment, diverse career paths, and a commitment to your professional advancement, NHS Professionals is the ideal choice for your career in healthcare.