Housekeeper

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Limerick; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland Ward 2A in Scotland is seeking a Housekeeper to support the Stroke and Older Adult Medicine ward. You will help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff, working closely with nursing and multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires enthusiasm, reliability and good communication. Full training will be provided, and previous housekeeping, hospitality, healthcare, or customer service experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn; full training will be provided.
• Experience in housekeeping, hospitality, healthcare or customer service is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support meal services on the ward.
• Monitor and replenish ward supplies.
• Maintain tidy and safe clinical and non‑clinical areas.
• Assist with infection prevention and patient comfort.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Flexible approach

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team on Ward 2A as a Housekeeper. Ward 2A is a busy and friendly acute ward specialising in Stroke and Older Adult Medicine, providing care to patients with a wide range of complex health needs.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised, and reliable individual to provide housekeeping support and contribute to the smooth running of the ward. The successful candidate will work closely with nursing, medical, and multidisciplinary team members to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Key responsibilities include supporting meal services, monitoring and replenishing ward supplies, maintaining stock levels, ensuring clinical and non-clinical areas are tidy and well organised, and assisting with housekeeping duties that promote patient comfort and safety. You will play an important role in supporting high standards of cleanliness, infection prevention, and patient experience.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, be able to work effectively as part of a team, and demonstrate a flexible and proactive approach to their work. Previous housekeeping, hospitality, healthcare, or customer service experience would be advantageous, although full training will be provided.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team and make a positive contribution to the care of patients receiving treatment and rehabilitation within our stroke and older adult medicine service.

For any enquiries please contact Yvonne Mackay, SCN, Ward 2A [e-mail] or 01463 704451

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.