Housekeeper
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | from £12.92 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Portsmouth, PO6 3LY |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 15 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Responsible for ensuring the safe disposal/packaging of waste as per NHS policy for example Clinical Waste, Household Waste. Clean and prepare ward food trolleys for meal service. Deliver food service trolley to wards. Assisting nursing staff during managed meal times with portioning and plating food from food trolley at ward level. Prepare and deliver ward stores and supplies to wards and departments. Provision where applicable of a range of catering related duties e.g. making toast,setting up and distributing patient beverages. Reporting details of faults and failures of electrical equipment /fabric of the building toTeam Leader or Ward Manager. Responsible for the completion of records/log sheets and personal signing in/out sheets. Complete all working schedules and any other relevant paperwork accurately within giventimelines where applicable. Responsible for safe/secure/hygienic storage of various stocks at ward / department level e.g. cleaning chemicals, consumables, dry /refrigerated food stuffs and equipment. The post holder will follow all guidance and procedures relating to Healthcare Associated Infection to ensure their safety and that of others, to prevent the spread of infection. Work together with Department in Performance and Development Reviews. Maintain confidentiality at all times. Work together with Policies and Procedures of NHS Portsmouth and the Department. Demonstrate courteous behaviour. It is possible that on occasion the postholder may be asked to work in other areas of the facilities service. This is not expected to be on a frequent or regular basis and would only take place after appropriate training and support was given.