Housekeeper - Ward B3 | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Poole; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Poole is seeking an enthusiastic housekeeper to maintain cleanliness and support patient dietary needs. This role includes assisting nursing staff with patient property management and ensuring a safe environment. Candidates should be prepared for potential changes as the service relocates in 2026. The position closes on 20 Nov 2025.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting in the coordination and provision of services to ensure a clean, safe environment.
• Ensure medical equipment is decontaminated prior to being returned.
• Assist nursing staff in managing patients' property.

Job description

Position Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking housekeeper to join our team on Ward B3 at Poole Hospital. We are committed to providing a high standard of care to our patients and look forward to welcoming a new member to our team.

Please note: if this job requires you to have a DBS check to enable you to properly fulfil the requirements of the job, on appointment you will be required to repay the cost of obtaining a DBS check and this amount will be reclaimed from your salary.

Base Location: Poole

PLEASE NOTE: Ward B3 is due to move to Royal Bournemouth Hospital April/May 2026 - please see further details below

Interview Date: 1st December 2025

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting in the coordination and provision of services to ensure that the ward is a clean, safe and comfortable environment. Provide essential support to patients in fulfilling their dietary and nutritional needs.
• Ensure that medical equipment is decontaminated prior to being returned to the equipment library.
• Assist nursing staff in managing patients’ property in accordance with hospital policy.

Values & Transfer

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

There is a planned move for this service during Spring 2026, when this role and base of work will relocate to Royal Bournemouth Hospital. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the post holder’s home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

This advert closes on Thursday 20 Nov 2025