Ward Housekeeper

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Ward Housekeeper on Ward 32, a 24-bed renal ward, to support a friendly team in delivering clean, safe environments for patients and visitors.

You will perform daily housekeeping, stock supplies via a computer ordering system, decontaminate equipment and assist nursing staff with nutrition-related stock orders, with flexible working options discussed at interview.

Qualifications

• Clean and safe ward environment with daily housekeeping duties.
• Ability to manage stock using a computer ordering system.
• Support nursing staff with basic nutrition stock and related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness throughout the ward on a daily basis.
• Stocking up and ordering of supplies using a computer system.
• Decontaminate all equipment used within the ward.
• General housekeeping duties across the ward.
• Provide nutritional support and assist with daily kitchen stock orders.

Skills

Housekeeping

Stock control

Equipment decontamination

Nursing support

Teamwork

Tools

Computer ordering system

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Ward 6 as a Ward Housekeeper. Ward 32 is a 24 bedded renal ward, we are a very friendly approachable team who aim to provide the highest quality care for our patients. The housekeeper role is pivotal in ensuring high quality patient experience whilst keeping the ward clean and safe for patients, their families and visitors.

• Interview Date Thursday 08 October 2026
• 15 Hours Week
• Maintain cleanliness throughout the ward on a daily basis - ensuring all bed space areas are free from clutter.
• Stocking up and ordering of supplies used within the ward using a computer ordering system.
• Decontaminating of all equipment used within the ward.
• General Housekeeping duties.
• Nutritional support to assist the nursing staff - daily ordering of kitchen stock.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:

• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Freeman Hospital
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Cramlington Manor Walks
• Urgent treatment centres
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS. We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.