Job overview
The roles will support the Facilities (Hotel Services) team in delivering Housekeeping to the National Standards for these services in NHS Wales, HIW standard 5 and 9 and Organisational Standards. To assist in developing, maintaining and promoting the highest standards of service delivery and team working practices; and helping to maintain open, effective communication.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn’t mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency’, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see ‘Welsh Language Guidance’ in the documents right at the bottom.
Main duties of the job
Maintaining a high standard of environmental cleanliness.
Carrying out housekeeping, cleaning and service associated semi-skilled duties, e.g. curtain changes, removal and cleaning of fixtures and fittings, linen.
Maintaining a safe working environment.
Provide a Patient/Customer service.
The post holder is required to attend all relevant staff meetings and training sessions as required by the Housekeeping Manager/supervisors to maintain personal competency and comply with Health Board or legislative requirements. In accordance with housekeeping policy and procedures, occupational health and health and safety procedures.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of cleaning duties Experience of working with people.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within a hospital environment.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills. Able to work as part of a team.
Desirable
- Skilled in the use of a variety of equipment used in cleaning services.
- Welsh Language Speaking & Listening Skills (Level 3 and above/B2).
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This advert is for Housekeeper with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board in Royal Glamorgan Hospital. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £26,300 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Aug 2026.
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