Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dedicated and friendly team in the Hampshire Orthopaedic Centre. The Centre, which opened in September 2025, is a dedicated facility for patients undergoing elective (planned) hip and knee replacement surgery.
The Centre consists of a day case area and an inpatient elective orthopaedic ward along with two theatres and a recovery unit.
Previous experience in this area is not essential as in-house training will be provided to ensure you are fully equipped to meet the demands of this role.
We are looking for a positive, kind and caring individual with excellent team spirit . In return we offer a friendly, motivated and caring environment, where all members of our team are respected and valued.
Main duties of the job
- To ensure the bed space is prepared prior to patients arriving on the ward so that the area is safe and presentable to the patient i.e. checking the area has been cleaned and bed linen is clean and made.
- Assist with the ordering and serving of patient meals to ensure all patients receive appropriate nutrition while on the ward.
- Report any damaged/ faulty equipment to the works department and co-ordinate any maintenance work/requests for work to aid in the smooth running of the ward
- Maintain ward stocks of linen by communicating with linen services to ensure appropriate levels of linen are available on the ward and ensure the linen received is of good quality and stored/disposed of in line with trust policies.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Person specification
Good Basic Education
Essential
- Good Basic Education
Good Communication skills
Essential
- Able to maintain confidentiality at all times
Ability to work under pressure
Essential
- Able to be flexible with working
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This advert is for Housekeeper with Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Basingstoke, South East, 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 13 Jul 2026.
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