# Housekeeper, Band 2 > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/housekeeper-band-2/24c5aebb-760c-46d9-8236-382c6b59bab7 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/housekeeper-band-2/24c5aebb-760c-46d9-8236-382c6b59bab7.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Cheltenham - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 (pa pro rata if part-time) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 24 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-16T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-02T09:51:53.554Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Gloucestershire/Gloucester/Gloucestershire_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Housekeeper/Housekeeper-v7958882 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7958882?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Housekeeper, Band 2 (24 hours a week) As a Housekeeper, you will work as a member of the Estates & Facilities Team. You will be specifically based on the Maternity Ward in the Women’s Centre, however occasional redeployment to other departments within Maternity may sometimes be necessary. Housekeepers will: - Demonstrate a flexible attitude to their work to meet the needs of the service. - Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness, as defined within the National Specification of Cleanliness. - Prepares and present patient meals and beverages in inpatient areas in accordance with Food Hygiene procedures. ### Main duties of the job Service Delivery - Cleanliness - Ensure the cleanliness of the environment in accordance with the National Specification of Cleanliness 2007 or equivalent and to the agreed work schedules. The post holder will clean all areas of the Maternity Ward using a range of methods e.g. High dusting, damp dusting, vacuuming and mopping, in line with the NHS Cleaning Manual. - Be responsible for maintaining and replenishing stocks of consumable items used within the department, i.e.: paper hand towels, soap, in a safe and responsible manner. - Adhere to all aspects of Infection Control in all areas of work, including the use of colour coded equipment to ensure there is no spread of infection. - Follow local procedures for reporting areas cleaned and highlighting issues which have prevented duties being carried out. - Undertake enhanced cleaning duties under the direction of the Facilities Supervisor. Please review the attached Job Description for a full details of the main duties and responsibilities. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For full details of the role, including the scope of practice, key duties, and core responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description. The Job Description should be read carefully by all applicants to ensure a clear understanding of what the role involves and to support the completion of your application. It includes important information relating to accountability, teamwork, communication, and service delivery, as well as any specific requirements linked to the working environment. ## Job Details Housekeeper, Band 2 (24 hours a week) As a Housekeeper, you will work as a member of the Estates & Facilities Team. You will be specifically based on the Maternity Ward in the Women’s Centre, however occasional redeployment to other departments within Maternity may sometimes be necessary. Housekeepers will: - Demonstrate a flexible attitude to their work to meet the needs of the service. - Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness, as defined within the National Specification of Cleanliness. - Prepares and present patient meals and beverages in inpatient areas in accordance with Food Hygiene procedures. ## Job Description Service Delivery - Cleanliness - Ensure the cleanliness of the environment in accordance with the National Specification of Cleanliness 2007 or equivalent and to the agreed work schedules. The post holder will clean all areas of the Maternity Ward using a range of methods e.g. High dusting, damp dusting, vacuuming and mopping, in line with the NHS Cleaning Manual. - Be responsible for maintaining and replenishing stocks of consumable items used within the department, i.e.: paper hand towels, soap, in a safe and responsible manner. - Adhere to all aspects of Infection Control in all areas of work, including the use of colour coded equipment to ensure there is no spread of infection. - Follow local procedures for reporting areas cleaned and highlighting issues which have prevented duties being carried out. - Undertake enhanced cleaning duties under the direction of the Facilities Supervisor. Please review the attached Job Description for a full details of the main duties and responsibilities. ## Responsibilities For full details of the role, including the scope of practice, key duties, and core responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description. The Job Description should be read carefully by all applicants to ensure a clear understanding of what the role involves and to support the completion of your application. It includes important information relating to accountability, teamwork, communication, and service delivery, as well as any specific requirements linked to the working environment. ## Person Specification ### Qualities **Essential** - Ability to use own initiative to adapt to the demands of the job - Reliable and trustworthy - Clean smart appearance and high standards of personal hygiene - Self-motivated - Physically able to perform manual handling duties such as moving beds and wheelchairs - Able to keep a positive attitude ### Experience **Essential** - Previous experience of cleaning and catering duties within a similar working environment **Desirable** - Previous experience of working in the NHS ### Qualifications **Essential** - Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate - Good literacy skills **Desirable** - NVQ Level 1 in Hospitality & Catering or equivalent - NVQ Level 1 in Cleaning & Support Services or equivalent qualification or experience ### Knowledge and Skills **Essential** - Basic understanding of cleaning and catering procedures - Knowledge and understanding of the importance of food hygiene and safety - Ability to work flexibly within a team - Understanding of safe manual handling techniques and procedures - Good communication skills, both written and verbal - Good time management skills **Desirable** - Knowledge and understanding of COSHH (TRAINING GIVEN) ## Documents - [why work for us - rewards and benefits (pdf, 3.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2952) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 448.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10340578) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.