Job overview
We are recruiting for a Housekeeper for your Children's Ward who share our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
We are looking for a friendly, motivated individual to join an exceptional team of midwifery and non-clinical staff.
You will work as an integral part of the ward team and be responsible for the co-ordination of all patients and their parent/carer facilities/services in the ward area and for ensuring a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.
Main duties of the job
The main elements of the role are ensuring the delivery of our catering service together with other specified tasks to meet individual patient and families needs, as well as stock control and other ward-based tasks as determined by the ward manager.
We are looking for housekeepers who will embrace our exciting service developments, whilst providing the best care possible to our patients.
You will be required to work closely with contractors and support services departments, assist in the monitoring of quality standards ensuring deficiencies are dealt with in a professional and timely manner.
To assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards on the ward.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Well organised
- Customer Care skills
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Able to use initiative
Desirable
- Computer skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of issues related to infection prevention and control
- Health and Safety awareness
- Food hygiene
Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
- Role model our Trust values every day
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience gained in a relevant working environment, eg a care setting, catering or housekeeping environment.
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Good standard of general education
Desirable
- Educated to NVQ level 2
- Food hygiene qualification
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This advert is for Housekeeper - Bluebell with East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust in Lister Hospital, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Sep 2026.
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