Housekeeper

NHS; Wales; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Endoscopy Unit at Wrexham Maelor Hospital is seeking a Part-time Endoscopy Grade Band 3 to join our team. The post holder will support the Ward Manager to co-ordinate all patient, facilities and services, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for patients and staff.

The role requires NVQ level 3 and prior housekeeper experience; the post emphasises teamwork within an NHS multi-disciplinary setting and promotes equality and diversity. Welsh/English speakers are welcome.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in undertaking a Housekeeper role.

Responsibilities

• To ensure a clean and tidy environment for patients and visitors.
• To order stock and maintain stock control.
• Report equipment that needs repair and maintenance to EBME.
• To be aware of any changes to waste categorisation etc and make sure all staff aware by displaying posters.
• To ensure own actions reduce risk to health and safety and to promote a health and safety culture within the workplace.
• To ensure the department has sufficient stocks to meet patient and staff needs.

Education

NVQ level 3

Job description

Main area Endoscopy Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 30 hours per week (4 days a week) Job ref 050-ACS871-1126

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Endoscopy unit, Wrexham Maelor Hospital Town Wrexham Salary £26,813 - £27,890 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 18/11/2026 23:59

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

• We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job overview

The post holder will work as an integral part of the Endoscopy team.

They will support the Ward Manager to ensure the co-ordination of all patient/facilities/services and for ensuring a safe and comfortable environment.

Main duties of the job

The main element of the role is to support the Manager in the running of the department, together with other specified tasks to meet individual patients needs, as determined by the Departmental Sister or nurse in charge.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To ensure a clean and tidy environment for patients and visitors.

To order stock and maintain stock control.

Report equipment that needs repair and maintenance to EBME

To be aware of any changes to waste categorisation etc and make sure all staff aware by displaying posters.

To ensure own actions reduce risk to health and safety and to promote a health and safety culture within the workplace.

To ensure the department has sufficient stocks to meet patient and staff needs.

Qualifications

• Qualification in NVQ level 3
• Experience of undertaking a Housekeeper role

Experience

• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team. Experience of dealing with members of the public.
• Experience of working for a NHS organisation

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

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.