Modern Housekeeper | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A large NHS foundation trust in Burton upon Trent is seeking dedicated staff for the Maternity Wards. The role involves coordinating non-clinical services to ensure a clean and comfortable environment for patients. Candidates should exhibit compassion, strong communication skills, and commitment to high cleanliness standards. The position offers development opportunities and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver high standards in all aspects of the role.
• Demonstrate good awareness of cleanliness and tidiness standards.
• Have a “can do” approach to support unit team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a seamless approach to provision of non-clinical services.
• Provide a focal point for individual patients’ needs.
• Maintain cleanliness in ward kitchen and medical equipment.

Skills

Caring and compassionate attitude

Excellent communication skills

Literacy and numeracy skills

Awareness of infection control principles

Job description

Overview

This post is based on the Maternity Wards at Queens Hospital Burton. The working hours are 7.5 hour shifts covering a 7 day service. Your role will be to work as an integral part of the Clinical Ward Team and to be responsible for the co-ordination of all patient facilities services in the ward area, ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a seamless approach to the provision of non-clinical services, including cleaning, catering and minor maintenance, together with other specified tasks, to meet individual patients’ needs as determined by the Ward Sister.
• Maintain personal privacy, dignity and confidentiality relating to all aspects of the Trust’s operations.
• Participate in Patient Satisfaction Surveys as required.
• Provide a focal point for individual patients in relation to their day-to-day non-clinical needs.
• Liaise with the Service Provider to ensure a clean, safe and comfortable environment and that all patients’ food and beverage requirements are met.
• Liaise with the Lead Sister and Service Provider to plan the day’s work to deliver a high standard of patient facilities services.
• Undertake cleaning of medical equipment and other relevant items as identified.
• Ensure thorough cleanliness standards are met in the ward kitchen in accordance with contractual requirements and Food Hygiene Standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

Ideally you’ll have a caring and compassionate attitude, excellent communication skills and understand confidentiality. You will be able to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills and the ability to deliver high standards in all aspects of the role. You will also have a good awareness of infection control principles with cleanliness and tidiness being an important part of your role in maintaining the working environment. Having a “can do” approach in supporting our unit team to achieve smooth running of our department is essential.

Contract Details

Closing date of applications: 10 September 2025

Date of interview: 24 September 2025

About the Trust

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together. Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

What We Offer

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• Ongoing support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

How to Apply

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship.

This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Sep 2025