Job overview
We are recruiting for a Housekeeper who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
We are looking for a House Keeper to join with an experienced renal team who has extensive experience in developing workforce to manage renal units.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Lister Haemodialysis Unit at Lister Hospital.
The East and North Herts NHS Teaching Trust has a proven track record of successfully developing and managing Renal Dialysis Units at Stevenage, St Albans, Bedford, Luton and Harlow (PAH). Spanning over three decades, our experience in dialysis, innovative research and treatment concepts has earned us national and international recognition.
The Strathmore Renal Unit is providing an environment with state-of-the-art IT systems and equipment. Post holders will be trained in the delivery of high quality patient care in a dialysis setting.
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
You will work as an integral part of the team.
You will be responsible for the co-ordination all patient facilities/services in the unit area and for ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment.
The main elements of the role are contributing to a positive patient experience, ensuring the delivery of cleaning, catering and minor maintenance, together with other specified tasks to meet individual patient needs, as determined by the ward manager.
You will be required to work closely with contractors and support services departments.
You will assist in the monitoring of quality standards and be key in ensuring deficiencies are dealt with in a professional and timely manner.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with individuals of varying levels of understanding.
- Ability to work within a team.
- Demonstrates a flexible approach to work.
Desirable
- Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting. Basic IT skills or willingness to develop
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the requirements of the role.
Desirable
- Basic understanding of NHS issues.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good attendance record.
- Self-motivated.
Desirable
- Car driver.
Previous Experience
Essential
- Excellent customer care skills
- Previous experience in a health care setting.
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Good basic education.
- Evidence of customer care training
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This advert is for Housekeeper-Lister Haemodialysis Unit with East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust in Stevenage, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Aug 2026.
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