Ward Hygienist/Housekeeper | Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK seeks a Hygienist to maintain cleanliness standards in the patient environment and medical equipment. Responsibilities include adhering to infection control policies and supporting the nursing team. Good communication, initiative, and IT skills are desired. Training will be provided for this role, which is crucial in a Cardiology Ward focusing on heart failure patients. This position does not offer sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and flexibility to meet the needs of the service.
• Ability to work under own initiative and escalate issues as necessary.
• Knowledge of working in a care environment preferred but not essential.
• Completion of the National Care Certificate expected.
• IT skills preferred for electronic reporting of broken equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain national standards of cleanliness in patient environments and medical equipment.
• Adhere to infection control policies.

Skills

Good communication skills

Flexibility to meet the needs of the service

Ability to work under own initiative

Knowledge of working in a care environment

IT skills

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated person to join the team on Ward 39 at HRI in the role of Hygienist.

You will work alongside the nursing team and fellow housekeeper to ensure that high standards are maintained to deliver a quality service. You will work closely with the Housekeeper and there will be a cross over in your role, both are expected to support one another and deputise when one is on leave. The working days are Mon - Saturday. Ward 39 is a specialist Cardiology Ward which consists of 20 beds, we predominately take care of Heart Failure patients, however we take any Cardiology patients who do not require invasive cardiology intervention.

Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HUTH would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Responsibilities

• The Hygienist Job role includes maintaining national standards of cleanliness in relation to the direct patient environment and medical equipment within the ward area, whilst adhering to infection control policies.

Qualifications and Skills

• Good communication skills and flexibility to meet the needs of the service.
• Ability to work under own initiative and escalate issues including broken and worn out equipment as necessary.
• Knowledge of working in a care environment would be an advantage but not essential.
• You will be expected to complete the National Care Certificate.
• Academic qualifications are not essential; IT skills would be an advantage as reporting broken equipment is done electronically.

Support and Training

Full training and support will be provided.

About the Trust and Partnership

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion. Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve. Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH. As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

How to apply

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
This advert closes on Friday 19 Sep 2025