Patient-Focused Hospital Housekeeper

Tewv; North East; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part-time Housekeeper (15 hours) to join the Hotel Services Team at Lanchester Road Hospital, Durham. You’ll provide cleaning and catering support for offices, patient and communal areas, maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for recovery.

The role requires experience with cleaning, materials and equipment, plus Food Hygiene Level 2 and numeracy/literacy at level 2. A flexible, reliable approach and strong teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 to be completed within 12 months.
• Numeracy and Literacy to level 2 (equivalent to GCSE 9–4).
• NVQ Level 2 in Housekeeping within agreed timescale.
• Experience using cleaning materials and equipment.
• Experience in mental health or learning disabilities environment.
• Experience cleaning in a hospital environment.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, COSHH and PLACE.
• Ability to follow protocols and maintain high cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities

• Work part-time 15 hours per week in the Trusts Hotel Services Team.
• Based at Lanchester Road Hospital, Durham DH1 5RD, with shift pattern Week 1: Mon & Fri 10:00–18:00; Week 2: Tue & Fri 10:00–18:00.
• Be highly motivated, reliable and flexible, including short-notice cover for extra hours.
• Maintain high standards of cleaning and catering, ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Demonstrate empathy, teamwork and a patient-centered approach in all duties.

Skills

Follow protocols

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Breakaway techniques

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2

Numeracy and Literacy to level 2

NVQ Level 2 in Housekeeping

Job description

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part-time Housekeeper (15 hours) to join the Hotel Services Team at Lanchester Road Hospital, Durham. You’ll provide cleaning and catering support for offices, patient and communal areas, maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for recovery.

The role requires experience with cleaning, materials and equipment, plus Food Hygiene Level 2 and numeracy/literacy at level 2. A flexible, reliable approach and strong teamwork are essential.