Housekeeping Assistant

FHFT Education Academy; Ascot; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part-time hospital housekeeping assistant based at Heatherwood Hospital in Ascot. You will join a friendly team to maintain a clean, safe and patient‑centric environment, supporting staff and visitors.

Training will be provided in COSHH, infection control and safety protocols. The role requires 17.5 hours weekly, spread over five days, with evening shifts 6:00 pm–9:30 pm and weekend work as part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• Good level of basic education.
• Able to demonstrate literacy, numeracy, and comprehension skills.
• NVQ level 1
• Basic food hygiene

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and maintaining all hospital areas to a high standard.
• Vacuuming, sweeping, mopping and buffing floors.
• Dusting and polishing furniture, fixtures and equipment.
• Collecting and disposing of rubbish and clinical waste per policy.
• Replenishing consumables (soap, towels, toilet tissue).
• Maintaining equipment safety and reporting faults promptly.
• Assisting with curtain changes and deep cleans as required.
• Support catering duties when needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Literacy & numeracy

Basic IT skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Education

NVQ level 1

Basic education

Job description

Main area Housekeeping Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 17.5 hours per week (3.5hours per day ( 17.5 hours per week ) 5 days out of 7 including weekends.) Job ref 151-LC5118-A

Site Heatherwood Hospital Town Ascot, Berkshire Salary £12,422 per annum incl HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 22/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly and motivated housekeeper to work in our Heatherwood Hospital in Ascot. We are interested in hearing from individuals who are willing to work hard within a strong, friendly team. They will be required to provide a key service within the hospital for both staff and patients.

The post holders will be responsible for ensuring that the environment are of a high standards and needs of the patients and visitors. The main focus of the post holder is to facilitate the maintenance of a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients. They will work with the ward-based team to ensure patient safety privacy and dignity and courtesy in accordance with Trust values.

This is a challenging but rewarding job and would be ideally suited to motivated team players. Housekeeping experience within healthcare and knowledge of COSHH, BICs, Colour coding and infection control is desirable though this is not essential, as full training will be given.

The recruitment process will include a Maths and English assessment, in order to progress to interview you will need to pass this test.

Please note that we are currently offering two part-time positions, working 5 days out of 7, Monday to Sunday from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm. This equates to 3.5 hours per day and 17.5 hours per week.

This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.

Main duties of the job

The housekeeping team at Heatherwood hospital are part of the hotel services department and the Estates and Facilities directorate. The team is responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness in all the hospital areas. The housekeepers are valued support members helping to ensure that the wards are pleasant for the all patients and staff.

As part of our facilities team, you'll play a vital role in keeping our hospital clean, safe and welcoming for patients, visitors and staff.

Working for our organisation

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As a valued member of our housekeeping team, your duties will include:

Cleaning and maintaining all areas of the hospital, including patient rooms, bathrooms, offices and communal spaces.

Vacuuming, sweeping, mopping and buffing floors using appropriate machinery.

Dusting and polishing furniture, fixtures, skirting boards, window ledges and equipment.

Collecting and disposing of rubbish, clinical waste and recycling in accordance with Trust policy.

Replenishing consumables such as soap, hand towels and toilet tissue.

Ensuring cleaning equipment is kept in a clean and safe condition, and reporting any faults promptly.

Assisting with curtain changes and deep cleans as required.

Supporting catering duties where needed, including preparing and serving patient breakfasts and drinks, and assisting with meal orders when required.

Maintaining confidentiality and showing respect and compassion to patients at all times.

Qualifications

• Good level of basic education.
• Able to demonstrate literacy, numeracy, and comprehension skills.
• NVQ level 1
• Basic food hygiene

Skills & Knowledge

• Good communication skills – able to read and understand written and verbal communication /instruction.
• Basic IT skills
• Able to deal confidently and professionally with members of the public and staff
• Good time management skills – able to plan and prioritise time and workload
• Able to use own initiative to cope in a variety of situations.
• Able to plan and prioritise time and workload.
• Understanding of confidentiality.
• Ability to act in ways that support equality and diversity.

Experience

• Basic housekeeping/cleaning experience
• NHS experience
• Infection prevention and control

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Underpinned by our Trust values - Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation - we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.

We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.

We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Th rough our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.

Alongside estates' investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.

Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.