Housekeeper Hallam Street Hospital

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Ross; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust located in Ross is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in a healthcare setting. You will be responsible for cleaning, meal service, and managing linen supplies. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, have a good understanding of infection prevention protocols, and work well in a team. This full-time position offers a salary of approximately £31,038 per year, contributing positively to patient comfort and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in a housekeeping or cleaning role is preferred.
• Understanding of infection prevention and control measures.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure environment is cleaned to National standards.
• Deliver meal/beverage service and bed making.
• Manage linen quality and report maintenance issues.
• Uphold all infection prevention measures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Teamwork

Job description

The role of the Housekeeper is to work within the Trust Facilities Management structure to ensure that the housekeeping service supports clinical colleagues. Key areas of responsibility: to ensure the environment is cleaned to National standards; deliver meal/beverage service, bed making, cleaning medical/hard equipment; manage linen quality and report maintenance issues.

Critical to the success of the role shall be the provision of a service that is safe, efficient and which delivers a quality environment in a timely manner that promotes the health and well‑being of the service users and which is in line with the Department of Health, CQC, PLACE & NHS standards including the Hygiene Code & new government standards relating to food, hydration and better hospital food etc., throughout the whole organisation. The housekeeper will enhance the patient's experience by ensuring that the clinical environment is presented and maintained in a way which maximises the patient's sense of comfort, safety, and well‑being.

Working for our organisation

At Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we’re building a high‑calibre, diverse and inclusive mental health workforce. One that will give talented professionals like you the opportunity to shape an outstanding service that will transform community mental healthcare and deliver happier and healthier lives all across our communities.

The Trust is rated ‘Good’ from CQC (Care Quality Commission) and will become the lead provider for mental health services across The Black Country. We have recently invested in newly created clinical divisions and are currently developing new models of integrated primary and secondary care for adults and older adults, as well launching a far‑reaching inpatient strategy, working to eradicate dormitories and building new facilities.

This ambitious model is multi‑agency and multi‑disciplinary, opening the door for you to work in a collaborative and flexible way with partners, service users, carers and their families.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe and delivery of the housekeeping/catering services
• Responsible for undertaking scheduled cleaning tasks, including the cleaning of clinical equipment, as schedules
• Responsible for upholding all infection Prevention and Control Measures as required within the Trust
• Responsible for ensuring that all domestic consumables are available at all times in the appropriate dispenser/holder.
• Responsible for undertaking ad hoc cleaning tasks as required by the Senior Housekeeper or nursing staff.

Pay and contracts

Most NHS roles are paid under NHS Agenda for Change. With us – your starting point is set against the advertised band and your relevant NHS service, with progression through annual increments.

Medical and Very Senior Manager roles follow separate national pay frameworks, not Agenda for Change. Details are provided in each advert and during recruitment.

Standards and checks

• Clinical posts up to and including Band 4 are expected to hold the Care Certificate. If you don’t have it yet, we’ll support you to complete it in post.
• Some roles require a Standard or Enhanced DBS check under part V of the Police Act 1997. Having a criminal record won’t automatically prevent employment. We consider the role and individual circumstances.

We are an equal opportunities employer, offer flexible working, and are a smoke‑free Trust.

Inclusion, equality and adjustments

• We are an equal opportunities employer and offer flexible working.
• We are an anti‑racist, disability‑inclusive and LGBTQ+‑inclusive Trust.
• We welcome applications from under‑represented groups and people with lived experience relevant to our services, including Black and Asian colleagues, disabled people (including non‑visible disabilities such as neurodiversity and mental health) and LGBTQ+ people.
• Disabled applicants can request consideration under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme where essential criteria are met. You can ask for reasonable adjustments at every stage of the process.

What we do

• Adult and older adult mental health
• Children and young people’s mental health
• Specialist learning disability services
• Community healthcare for children, young people and families in Dudley

Why join now

• We’ve got real momentum right now. New strategy, clear priorities and our Best for the Black Country work mean things are moving in the right way, fast.
• Our values aren’t just posters. People are genuinely compassionate, take responsibility, treat you with respect and help you feel confident and empowered.
• You’ll be looked after. Flexible working, family‑friendly policies, supportive teams, proper well‑being support and chances to learn with coaching and development.
• There’s room to grow. Loads of services to explore and real space to try ideas and be heard.
• It’s a good place to live. Friendly diverse communities, easy transport, good schools and colleges, shopping, food, lots to do, plenty of green space and a lower cost of living than many other city regions.

What it’s like to work here

• You’ll join friendly, skilled teams who look out for each other. We plan together, share caseload pressures, and celebrate wins. New starters get a warm welcome and clear induction; early careers colleagues have preceptorship and buddying; experienced staff can lead, teach and innovate.
• You’ll have space to do good work, speak up, and see the difference you make.

Contact
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 4NH
£31,038 per year - estimated?
Full time
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