Housekeeper

Integrated Care System; Wirral; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to support various clinics, maintaining high cleanliness and stock standards. The role demands attention to detail and offers a chance to join a supportive team in a busy NHS environment. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• Experience in an acute NHS hospital is preferred.
• Good keyboard and computer skills are essential.
• Familiarity with the Cerner Millennium information system is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of clinical equipment and environments.
• Ensure equipment is in good working order and stock levels are adequate.
• Report maintenance issues appropriately.

Skills

Good time management

Organisational skills

General awareness of Health and Safety

General awareness of Food Hygiene regulations

Education

NVQ level 1 in a relevant subject or equivalent

Job description

Go back Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Housekeeper

The closing date is 10 July 2025

This post is to support ophthalmology, Maxiofacial and Ear nose and throat clinic.

The housekeeper is an integral member of the team who will work along side the Nursing team in maintaining a high standard of cleanliness, a functional working environment and adequate stock levels for units with a high turn over of patients requiring a high volume of stock.

Main duties of the job

• 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.

Ensuring adequate stock levels in high turn over units. Reporting 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