# Housekeeper

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** St George's (Trust Headquarters)
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Housekeeper
- **Grade:** Band 2
- **Salary:** £25,272 pro rata
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Part time - 27.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-07T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-08-25T08:40:48.960Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Lincolnshire/Sleaford/Lincolnshire_Partnership_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Ash_Villa/Ash_Villa-v8237375
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8237375?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.lpft.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic person to join our award-winning housekeeping team. Ash Villa is a 24-hour, 365-day-a-year unit with service users that have a variety of mental health issues.

You will be part of a team who work closely with your colleagues to ensure that service users are cared for in a clean and comfortable environment. The role will include various cleaning duties.

Good communication skills and the ability to work within a team are essential. NVQ in support services and basic food hygiene certificates are desirable, but training can be provided. Previous experience of working within a hospital/caring environment would be preferable.

The successful applicant will be expected to work early and late shifts, which will include weekends and bank holidays

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK - sponsorship is not available. Please provide details of the visa type and expiry date in your application. Failure to provide the required information will result in your application being rejected.

### Main duties of the job

The post holder is part of a team of housekeepers who are responsible to the Housekeeping Supervisor.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Achieve and maintain high standards of cleanliness at all times, in line with NHS National Standards of Cleanliness and Infection Control policy:

Use of all cleaning equipment and materials appropriately and effectively to provide a clean and safe environment

Cleaning of all areas within the unit, both on the wards and the off-ward areas as defined in the cleaning schedules

Daily inspection of electrical cleaning equipment prior to use and the reporting of any faults as appropriate

Disposal of all waste in accordance with trust policies

Damp dusting of all fixtures and fitting/internal glass

Ensure all soft furnishings, curtains and soft flooring are cleaned and maintained as required.

Change curtains when required and rehang as necessary.

Any other duties as related to housekeeping within the unit.

Prepare and regenerate meals for patients. Maintain all food safety records in line with Food Safety Manual, Catering Policy, and all food safety legislation.

Ensure the patient area is readied for meal service, and clear related crockery/cutlery etc after meal service, ensuring these are washed appropriately.

Maintain stocks of cleaning materials on wards and in admin areas.

Report any issues/damage to the environment/furniture, etc., to the Housekeeping Supervisor/Ward Manager.

Ensure all stocks of linen are maintained and laundered in line with appropriate policies.

Comply with and carry out safe practice in accordance with Trust policies and procedures, appropriate Codes of Conduct, the Mental Health Act (1983) and other relevant national and local guidance.

### Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

## Person Specification

### Skills

**Essential**

- Ability to clean to a high standard when working within the team or working on their own
- Good communication skills

**Desirable**

- Knowledge of NHS procedures
- Able to demonstrate or have knowledge of cleaning techniques/equipment

### Experience

**Essential**

- Previous experience within a cleaning/housekeeping role

**Desirable**

- Previous experience within an NHS/care environment
- Food handling/hygiene experience.

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Level 2 Food Safety qualification, or willingness to undertake

**Desirable**

- Basic Health & Safety Awareness
- Chemical/CoSHH awareness
- Moving & Handling Training

## Documents

- [lpft info (pdf, 44.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2654)
- [staff network (pdf, 321.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2459)
- [tips for applicant success (pdf, 670.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2299)
- [social worker plan 2025-2027 (pdf, 882.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2416)
- [functional skills requirements (pdf, 400.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10547891)
- [job description & person specification (pdf, 368.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10547890)
- [psychological professions plan 2025-2027 (pdf, 992.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2415)

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