Housekeeper
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | from £25,272 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Northamptonshire, NN1 5BD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 11 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Responsible for the organisation of the ward, ensuring there is always enough supplies to ensure staff can work efficiently. Undertake duties and daily operational tasks to ensure the smooth running of the housekeeping service and cover reception if required. Restock equipment and stores ensuring regular stock checks match ward budget and needs. Create, contribute to and maintain a professional and effective working relationship with patients, visitors and staff members.Undertake cleaning activities alongside other domestic staff to support the completion of the workload and providing flexibility, assistance and support to other areas of work.Supervise host/ess service ensuring patients meals are delivered to them as requested and required to ensure the catering support to patient care. To report any hazards to broken equipment to estates and maintenance. Ensure that work is carried out to a satisfactory standard. Adhere to cleaning schedules and demonstrate that cleanliness and environment audits are completed as requested by Ward Sister/Matron. To ensure action plans for improvement regarding relevant areas of responsibility are agreed with the Sister/Matron. To monitor and maintain the hygiene of areas within the remit with the aim of preventing cross infection in line with infection control procedures and guidelines. Be aware of, access and adhere to Trust policies and guidelines
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