Job overview
At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
The UHNM NHS Trust covers Royal Stoke Hospital in Stoke on Trent and County Hospital in Stafford. Royal Stoke a large acute teaching hospital, with a Turnover of £360 million. Located in Stoke on Trent and Stafford, UHNM is close to the M6, within commuting distance of culturally diverse major conurbations, such as Manchester and Birmingham and surrounded by rural pleasures, including the Peak District National Park. Each year Royal Stoke cares for over 600,000 people providing emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care. It is a leading teaching hospital in partnership with Keele University and has a patient-centred clinical research facility providing state-of-the-art facilities.
AMU has an exciting opportunity for a Ward Housekeeper to join us at Royal Stoke University Hospital.
We need motivated individuals to take up these posts to support the ward multi-disciplinary team and enhance the patient experience and environment.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for equipment ordering and supplies. Also playing a major role in the organisation of the ward environment and patient comfort.
Ideally you will have experience within cleaning/housekeeping or hygiene based role where you have worked to deliver to deadlines and within set guidelines.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for ensuring that the environment and catering services meet the needs and expectations of Patients, Visitors and the Ward team. The post holder will work as an integral part of the ward team. He/ She will be responsible for the co-ordination of all patient facilities and services in the ward area and ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment. The main elements of the role are ensuring the delivery of cleaning, catering and minor maintenance services, together with other specified tasks to meet individual patient needs as determined by the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse. The post holder will monitor quality standards, reporting deficiencies and recommending appropriate changes.
Person specification
Education
Essential
- Good General Education
Desirable
- GCSE Entry Level Maths and English
Knowledge, skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Previous care experience
- Good communication skills
- Team player
- Caring Attitude
Desirable
- Previous care experience in an acute setting
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This advert is for Housekeeper with University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust in Stoke On Trent, Midlands, 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 07 Jul 2026.
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