Housekeeping Assistant

Job overview

Do you have a can-do attitude and take pride in your work?

University Hospitals Dorset are looking for Housekeeping Assistants to join #TeamUHD.

We are looking for a highly motivated and organised persons, who will become part of a team of Housekeeping Assistants who facilitate the flow of patients throughout the hospital.

You’ll be organised and able to communicate effectively - ensuring wards and departments are cleaned and maintained to a high standard.

Duties include:

• To work as part of a team or alone, providing a high standard of domestic service to patients, staff and visitors within Clinical/Non-Clinical Wards/Departments and Theatres.
• Delivering prioritised cleans, ensuring patient flow throughout the hospitals.

Permanent roles available:

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date:  Thursday 30th April and Friday 1st May 2026

Main duties of the job

To work as part of a team or alone, providing a high standard of domestic service to patients, staff and visitors within Clinical/Non-Clinical Wards/Departments and Theatres.

You will be following the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2025 to deliver the high standards we would all expect when using a hospital.  Fully supported by a team of supervisors to guide you through training and full understanding of your important role within our team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.