Ward Housekeeper: Clean, Safe Patient Environment (Flexible)

BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Cold Ash; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

27 days' annual leave rising withサービス

Generous NHS pension scheme

Excellent learning and career develop"

Cycle to Work and car leasing scheme

Wellbeing tools and services

Discounts at retailers and restaurants

Staff networks for equality

Generous leave

Free parking across Trust sites

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to join our inpatient ward team in England. You will help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for patients, visitors and staff, supporting infection prevention, nutrition and patient experience while working with colleagues across domestic, catering and estates teams.

This full-time role (37.5 hours) offers full training and flexible working options, with weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping or care experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to maintain a safe, clean and comfortable ward environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Support infection prevention and control standards by monitoring cleanliness and liaising with domestic teams regarding routine, deep and enhanced cleaning requirements.
• Coordinate and support patient meal services.
• Maintain ward stocks, including stores, food and linen, ensuring supplies are available to meet patient needs.
• Ensure patient areas, equipment and ward environments are clean, tidy and well maintained, reporting maintenance or environmental concerns appropriately.
• Assist with collecting patient feedback and supporting a positive patient experience on the ward.
• Work flexibly to support the changing needs of the ward and service.

Job description

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to join our inpatient ward team in England. You will help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for patients, visitors and staff, supporting infection prevention, nutrition and patient experience while working with colleagues across domestic, catering and estates teams.

This full-time role (37.5 hours) offers full training and flexible working options, with weekend shifts.