Housekeeper

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Wirral; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Housekeeper to maintain high cleanliness standards within the Clatterbridge Dialysis Unit. The ideal candidate should possess NVQ level 1 and experience in an acute NHS hospital. Responsibilities include ensuring clinical equipment cleanliness, maintaining safety standards, and managing stock levels.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an acute NHS hospital.
• Experience with the Cerner Millennium information system is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness of all clinical equipment.
• Ensure all equipment is in good working order.
• Maintain health and safety in the workplace.

Skills

Good keyboard skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Empathy

Education

NVQ level 1 in a relevant subject

Job description

Overview

Go back Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Closing date: 05 October 2025

This post is to support Clatterbridge Dialysis Unit. The housekeeper is an integral member of the team who will work alongside the Nursing team in maintaining a high standard of cleanliness, a functional working environment and adequate stock levels for units with a high turnover of patients requiring a high volume of stock.

Responsibilities

• To maintain a high standard of cleanliness of all clinical equipment.
• To ensure all equipment and the clean room / Mops room environment is in good working order at all times and report appropriately if not.
• Maintain clinic equipment in good working order and liaise with Ebme for repair of faulty equipment. Ensure PAT testing of all equipment is up to date.
• Maintain Health and Safety in the workplace and complete risk assessments and electrical checks as required.
• Ensure adequate stock levels in high turnover units. Report any issues with stock.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Housekeeper position available at WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

• NVQ level 1 in a relevant subject or equivalent
• Previously experience in an acute NHS hospital
• Previous experience of the Cerner Millennium information system
• Good keyboard and computer skills

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Sensitive and empathic
• Polite and friendly manner
• Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team

Knowledge and Skills

• General awareness of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations and processes.
• Good time management and organisational skills
• General awareness of Food Hygiene regulations and processes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust