Housekeeper


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	from £25,272 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bristol, BS10 5NB
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	20 Oct 2026
Closing date:	3 Nov 2026

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Summary

Catering To serve breakfast lunch and evening meals. To prepare hot/cold beverages and toast, using appropriate trolley/equipment when required by patients. To prepare areas where beverages are served/consumed to ensure a pleasant environment for patients. To wash all equipment/utensils used as necessary, and store in preparation for patient use. To check that the patient kitchen is always clean and tidy, e.g. discarding out-of-date food and stock rotation. To ensure patient refrigerated items are labelled and stored correctly in accordance with Trust operational policy. To ensure that patients whose fluid intake is not medically restricted have access to fresh water. Maintaining the Environment To assist with the cleaning and preparation of labour rooms, ensuring a pleasant environment for the families in our care To assist in the monitoring and audit of service delivery, especially related to cleaning, food, linen and the environment, and to inform the ward sister of any issues To assist in completing the wards defect logbook, ensuring all defects are logged, reported, recorded and closed down as appropriate. To transport and dispose of clinical, domestic and confidential waste as per the policy, e.g. using appropriate waste/laundry receptacles. To participate with ward staff in monitoring the access, security and use of premises and facilities. To respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out housekeeping duties. To liaise with the senior midwife/ ward sister with any concerns relating to the potential for adverse behaviour and security breaches. To use communication skills to help manage and prevent any aggressive and abusive behaviour and escalate this to a senior member of staff as necessary. To ensure the safe storage of equipment. General To pass on relevant information to others, maintaining confidentiality. To assist with training of staff involved with ward housekeeping services explaining the required standards. To be aware of any new food hygiene standards, changes to waste categorisation, etc. Person specification Education Essential criteria Education Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 Desirable criteria Food Hygiene qualification/certification (training will be provided). Experience Desirable criteria Housekeeping in healthcare Hospitality experience Essential Essential criteria Good Communication/ Customer Skills Team Working Organisation Skills Flexible / Adaptable Able to use own initiative

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