Housekeeper

NHS; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at Chesterfield Royal Hospital as a Theatre Housekeeper. The successful candidate will maintain the cleanliness of the operating theatre and support recovery areas, requiring at least 6 months of relevant experience and a cleaning certificate. Working hours include evenings, ensuring a flexible schedule to assist during high-demand times.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of Infection control and Quality Standards is required.
• Ability to work as a team member is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the operating theatre and recovery areas in maintaining cleanliness.
• Ensure environment is kept clear, tidy, and appropriately maintained.

Skills

Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Flexibility

Smart appearance

Ability to communicate at all levels

Education

Basic certificate in cleaning and housekeeping skills

Job description

Go back Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Housekeeper

The closing date is 08 June 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for individuals to join our friendly and professional team within the Operating Theatre Department as a Theatre Housekeeper.

The successful candidate will require a working knowledge of the theatre environment and at least 6 months experience of housekeeping/domestic services.

Working hours - 5pm-9pm 4 times week and 5pm-10pm one evening per week

Main duties of the job

To provide direct support to the operating theatre and recovery areas in order to meet the departmental requirements, specifically by making sure the environment is kept clear, tidy and appropriately maintained.

About us

Chesterfield Royal Hospital is located in Calow, Chesterfield, which is situated on a green field site on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It is home to the Crooked Spire and is also close to Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham, thus offering numerous choices for recreational activities and lifestyles.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital was officially opened by the queen in 1985 and since then it has continued to expand and modernise, currently holding approximately 550 beds. We provide acute in-patient and out-patient care for Chesterfield and the surrounding rural area of North Derbyshire, serving a population of approximately 350,000 people.

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.

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Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Basic certificate in cleaning and housekeeping skills

Experience

• Worked as member of a team
• Previous experience in a hospital environment
• Knowledge of Infection control
• Knowledge of Quality Standards
• Previous Catering/Domestic experience

Skills & Knowledge

• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to co-ordinate tasks
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety

Personal Attributes

• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Simple problem solving
• Flexibility
• Smart appearance
• Ability to disseminate information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust