# Housekeeping Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/housekeeping-assistant/9ff8b1c0-9450-46ba-bd66-b54c2fde6d95 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/housekeeping-assistant/9ff8b1c0-9450-46ba-bd66-b54c2fde6d95.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Dorchester - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 Pro Rata Per Annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Up to 37.5 per week) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-04T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-21T16:01:20.429Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Dorchester/Dorset_County_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Housekeeping/Housekeeping-v8010583 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8010583?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.dchft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Dorset County Hospital is looking to recruit a Housekeeping Assistant to strengthen the already existing friendly and hardworking team. Following several changes to the service we are providing throughout the Main Hospital and some surrounding sites, we are looking to recruit new staff to help us maintain and improve the standards of cleanliness within the hospital. Available shifts: Monday, Tuesday & Friday 22:00-06:00 (night shift) ### Main duties of the job The exact duties will vary across the shifts and the areas to be cleaned differ too. However, the main duties of the role remain the same, to keep all areas in the hospital clean for our patients and staff. We operate a 24 hour a day service throughout the year and staff are being recruited for all shifts. There are many different pressures throughout the day and across the hospital. The housekeeping team has to respond to these, working together with colleagues to ensure the best patient experience. You will be trained in house and be placed with experienced colleagues in the first instance allowing you to learn what is expected of you in a supportive environment. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification. Please contact us at \[email protected\] if you are unable to view or download the attachment. For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online. ## Job Details Dorset County Hospital is looking to recruit a Housekeeping Assistant to strengthen the already existing friendly and hardworking team.Following several changes to the service we are providing throughout the Main Hospital and some surrounding sites, we are looking to recruit new staff to help us maintain and improve the standards of cleanliness within the hospital. Available shifts: Monday, Tuesday & Friday 22:00-06:00 (night shift) ## Job Description The exact duties will vary across the shifts and the areas to be cleaned differ too. However, the main duties of the role remain the same, to keep all areas in the hospital clean for our patients and staff. We operate a 24 hour a day service throughout the year and staff are being recruited for all shifts. There are many different pressures throughout the day and across the hospital. The housekeeping team has to respond to these, working together with colleagues to ensure the best patient experience. You will be trained in house and be placed with experienced colleagues in the first instance allowing you to learn what is expected of you in a supportive environment. ## Responsibilities Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification. Please contact us at \[email protected\] if you are unable to view or download the attachment. For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online. ## Person Specification ### Skills & Abilities **Desirable** - Evidence of good communication skills - Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality - Evidence of ability to maintain accurate and legible documentation - Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors - Competent to operate cleaning equipment - Competent in following work schedules ### Knowledge & Experience **Desirable** - Evidence of working in a NHS environment - Evidence of working in a team - Evidence of working with IT and applying systems and processes - Evidence of Health & Safety, COSHH and Infection Control Regulations ### Education, Qualifications & Training **Desirable** - Education to GCSE level Grade C or above or its equivalent ## Documents - [dorset map (pdf, 59.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=683) - [trust values (pdf, 678.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1050) - [dbs code of practice (pdf, 54.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=682) - [housekeeping jd & ps (pdf, 511.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10308387) - [the nhs constitution (pdf, 568.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1051) - [advice for candidates (pdf, 110.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=689) - [dch recruitment information pack (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2819) - [guidance regarding disabled staff (pdf, 96.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=684) - [car parking information for employees (pdf, 225.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=680) - [joint strategy - dorset county hospital and dorset healthcare (pdf, 6.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2899) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.