Ward Care & Cleanliness Associate – Six‑Month Contract

The Methodist Church in Britain; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust in the UK is seeking a fixed-term housekeeper for six months in the Ward team of the CRU. You will handle non-clinical tasks, maintain very high cleanliness in clinical areas, and assist with bed preparation for new admissions while supporting patients and families.

You should have basic literacy, numeracy and IT, strong communication, and be well organized. The role requires flexibility to meet service needs, self-motivation, and the ability to use your

Qualifications

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Basic IT skills.
• Excellent communication and telephone skills.
• Organised and able to prioritise.

Responsibilities

• Support the nursing team with non-clinical tasks under the direction of the Sister/Charge Nurse or nominated deputy.
• Keep clinical areas of the ward clean to a very high level.
• Be courteous and helpful to patients, families, colleagues and visitors.
• Provide refreshments to patients and families where appropriate.
• Support the ward team with tasks such as collecting laundry and pharmacy items.
• Prepare bed spaces for new admissions, checking they are clean and clearing rubbish.
• Maintain a safe environment together with other staff.
• Report damaged equipment and maintenance repairs to estates.
• Ensure required equipment is available and help source temporary equipment when needed.
• Keep store rooms clean and tidy, with equipment and stock stored appropriately.

Skills

Basic literacy

Basic numeracy

Basic IT skills

Excellent communication

Organised

Education

General education

Job description

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust in the UK is seeking a fixed-term housekeeper for six months in the Ward team of the CRU. You will handle non-clinical tasks, maintain very high cleanliness in clinical areas, and assist with bed preparation for new admissions while supporting patients and families.

You should have basic literacy, numeracy and IT, strong communication, and be well organized. The role requires flexibility to meet service needs, self-motivation, and the ability to use your