Housekeeper | Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare provider in Preston is seeking a dedicated individual to provide non-clinical support in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients and staff. Responsibilities include stock management, collaborating with clinical teams, and ensuring compliance with cleanliness standards. This role is crucial for supporting clinical operations and patient well-being. Experience in a similar environment is beneficial. Join us in making a positive impact on healthcare service delivery.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Experience with stock management and non-clinical support.
• Effective communication and collaboration with clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Order stores autonomously and report faults; initiate works as required.
• Attend meetings and share responsibilities with senior staff.
• Maintain cleanliness and appropriate storage of equipment.
• Collaborate with clinical staff regarding cleaning and supplies.
• Monitor and oversee common areas for cleanliness and organisation.

Job description

Overview

We’re a small team but this is a HUGE opportunity. We are in a busy, fast-paced environment and we focus on delivering results. You will provide non-clinical support to the unit team to facilitate an efficient patient service. The role involves maintaining a safe and clean working environment for patients and staff, and ensuring stocks and supplies are kept at adequate levels within the clinical environment. You will have autonomy in ordering stores, reporting faults, and initiating works as required to ensure the unit runs smoothly. You will attend necessary meetings and share responsibilities with senior staff to enable delegation to the appropriate person.

Joining our team means contributing to high-quality healthcare in a clean, organized, and well-maintained clinical environment. Your contributions will impact the well-being of our patients and the smooth functioning of clinical operations. We offer varied development opportunities and a chance to gain hospital experience while interacting with colleagues across roles.

Responsibilities

• Order stores autonomously and report faults; initiate works as required to ensure safe and smooth running of the unit.
• Attend necessary meetings, feed back relevant information, act within your scope, and share responsibilities with Senior staff to enable delegation to the appropriate person.
• Maintain the cleanliness and appropriate storage of all equipment and furnishings, keeping them in good repair; contribute to an orderly environment that supports smooth clinical operations.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to uphold a clean environment and maintain meticulous records of strict cleaning schedules.
• Oversee cleanliness and organisation of common areas (staff/parent kitchen, sitting rooms); keep spaces clean, tidy, well-stocked, and monitor daily fridge temperatures.
• Provide non-clinical support related to patient needs, including maintaining medical supplies, dry goods, and other essential items to pre-determined levels throughout the clinical area.
• Ensure safe storage of equipment and maintenance of unit stock levels;
• Assist with unit audits and participate in audits related to infection prevention and control.
• Ensure all equipment and supplies are within ‘use by’ dates and used in date order.
• Maintain and assist with patient nutritional needs as part of the role.

Qualifications / What you’ll bring

Note: The original text does not specify formal qualifications. The description focuses on responsibilities and expectations related to non-clinical support, cleanliness, stock management, and collaboration with clinical staff.

Additional information

Please refer to attached documents for full Job Description. This advert closes on Sunday 21 Sep 2025.