Ward Housekeeper

£25,760.00 to £27,476.00 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 02/05/2026

About this job

Post Title: House Keeper

Pay Band: Band 3

Hours: 30

Contract: Permanent

Location / Department: Aconbury 1 Cardiology/Aconbury 2 CCU

Accountable to: Ward Sister

Reports to: Ward Manager

Job Purpose: The post holder will work as an integral part of the clinical ward/area team and be responsible for the coordination of all patient facilities/services in the ward area, ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure and support delivery of cleaning, catering and minor maintenance.
• Cooperate with colleagues, perform additional duties as directed by the ward clinical team.
• Greet patients and visitors and promote good relationships.
• Communicate effectively with ward team, patients and carers.
• Coordinate special dietary requirements and ensure patients have access to menu information.
• Liaise with maintenance staff to ensure equipment is in working order.
• Handle individual patient requests and update notice boards.
• Maintain written patient information up to date.
• Provide local induction and guidance to ward-based volunteers.
• Maintain a high standard of personal behaviour and communication.
• Act as point of contact for ward volunteers.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning or housekeeping in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge of infection control and health & safety practices.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Responsibility for maintaining confidentiality of patient information.

Standard Clauses & Policies

Requires compliance with Trust codes of conduct, confidentiality, records management, health and safety, infection control and non-smoking policy. Compliance with child and vulnerable adult safeguarding procedures is mandatory.