Housekeeper | Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust; Cottingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Cottingham is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to coordinate Hotel Services within the Day Surgery Centre. The role requires excellent communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to manage stock and maintain cleanliness. You will work closely with existing staff and have the autonomy to order supplies and report faults. No specific academic qualifications are necessary; however, completion of the National Care Certificate is expected. Full training and support will be provided.

Qualifications

• Completion of the National Care Certificate is expected.
• Experience in a care environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all Hotel Services in the Day Surgery Centre.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety in the environment.
• Manage stock ordering and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Competent IT skills

Job description

Overview

The Day Surgery Centre (DSC) provides dedicated day surgery facilities for adult patients through a suite of 10 Operating Theatres, Recovery, Pre/Post-operative Care and Pre-Assessment.

Responsibilities

As a Housekeeper the post holder will coordinate all Hotel Services on the unit and will work as part of the Day Surgery Centre team to facilitate seamless service delivery and ensure that a clean, safe and comfortable environment is maintained. The successful applicant will work closely alongside the existing DSC Housekeeper and other facilities, departments, support services so excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team is a must. They will also have autonomy in the ordering of stores, the reporting of faults and the initiation of works as required ensuring safe and smooth running of the DSC. The post holder will attend necessary meetings, feeding back relevant information, action within own scope and share responsibilities with senior staff to enable them to delegate to the appropriate person. A significant aspect of the role is effective stock ordering and rotation, ensuring that equipment and facilities are maintained as well as managing an effective cleaning and maintenance regime for the environment including medical equipment used within the department. Knowledge of working in a care environment would be an advantage but not essential.

Qualifications

Academic qualifications are not essential but you will be expected to complete the National Care Certificate. You should possess excellent team working and communication qualities (both written and verbal) plus competent IT skills as most stock ordering is done electronically.

Training and Support

Full training and support will be provided.

Additional Information

Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HUTH would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Application Deadline

This advert closes on Monday 29 Dec 2025.