Housekeeper

Job summary

The role of Housekeeper is an opportunity to join a large team of dedicated staff. The role of a housekeeper is essential in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. You would be involved in cleaning all areas of the hospital including areas which require specialist cleaning such as theatres, the hospital sterilisation unit and isolation rooms. The role is varied and staff may be expected to work as part of a team or alone.

The cleaning service operates 24/7 and uses a variety of different equipment both manual and mechanical.

All aspects of training will be covered and you will be joining a supportive and friendly team where all staff are valued for the contribution they make in maintaining high standards of cleaning.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties General cleaning duties of all interior areas of the hospital including clinical, non- clinical and staff and public areas.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Details

• Date posted: 09 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 2
• Salary: £25,272 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: C9365-26-0813
• Job locations: kidderminster Treatment centre, Bewdley road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 6RJ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Pay Band: 2

Hours: 20 hours per week 18:00-22:00 Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent

Location / Department: Kidderminster Treatment centre, Housekeeping Department

Job Purpose: To assist in maintaining a clean and hygienic environment for patients, staff and visitors. To carry out general cleaning duties in all areas of the hospital and to apply specialist -cleaning methods using appropriate materials and equipment where necessary

Key Duties:

Clean allocated work area to the agreed standards and frequencies as detailed in work schedules

Carry our specialised cleaning tasks; including isolation rooms, theatres etc .to agree standards

To decontaminated rooms as requested using specialist hydrogen Peroxide Vapour equipment in line with IPCT guidelines. This will include recording information so that an accurate record of processes is maintained

Have the ability to follow instructions and to suggest changes in working practices

Use a two-way radio system as required

Undertake the safe removal of body fluids spillages in public and communal areas in line with IPCT guidelines

To act as a mentor for newly appointed staff, providing on job training and instruction

Occasional exposure to distressing circumstances e.g. vulnerable /aggressive patients

Always wear the correct PPE and in line with IPCT guidelines

To clean using the correct method, equipment and materials

Remove waste from work area and place at collection point in line with departmental procedures

To undertake the cleaning of all surface including edges, ledges fixtures and fittings

To undertake the cleaning of all hard and soft floors using the correct method and equipment.

To clean sanitary areas using the correct method and equipment

To carry out high- and low-level cleaning using the correct method and equipment

To Replenish supplies of paper hand towels, toilet rolls, soap, hand sanitizer and conditioner

Carry out specialised cleaning as specified by the housekeeping supervisor.

Ensure that all work is carried out in a safe manner and hazard warning signs are displayed

Adhere to the departmental colour coding policies and procedures

Use mechanical equipment as required

Report defective equipment to the housekeeping supervisor

Clean equipment after use

Use all cleaning chemicals in a safe and appropriate manner

Working at Heights is required

Cleaning of ventilations grilles and light fittings

Removal and cleaning of Radiators covers