Ward Housekeeper | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£25,760 - £27,476 Per Annum / Pro Rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Oxford, OX3 9DU
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Aug 2026
Closing date:	9 Sept 2026

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Summary

The Senior Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and environmental safety within the Critical Care Unit and ensuring compliance with infection prevention, health and safety, and Trust policies.

Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, the role supports a safe, efficient, and high-quality patient environment. The Senior Housekeeper will monitor standards, contribute to audits and service improvements, and act as a point of contact for stocks and environmental issues within the unit.

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and environmental safety within the Oxford Critical Care Unit in line with Trust and infection control policies.

• Act as a senior point of contact for housekeeping and environmental issues, liaising with relevant teams as required.

• Monitor housekeeping standards and carry out environmental checks and audits.

• Support service improvements and quality initiatives within the unit.

• Ensure appropriate use and availability of general stocks and supplies.

• Escalate risks or concerns in accordance with Trust procedures.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.

In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to theten core principles

Oxford University Hospitalspromotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a comprehensive overview of the role, including key responsibilities. These documents outline the expectations of the position, the skills and experience needed to perform effectively. Applicants are encouraged to review both documents carefully to ensure a clear understanding of the role and to demonstrate how their knowledge, experience, and attributes align with the stated requirements and selection standards fully.

This advert closes on Monday 24 Aug 2026

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