Modern Housekeeper

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for the right person to join Ward 9 Acute Medical Unit at Queens Hospital as a modern housekeeper.

This is a valuable and rewarding role where you are part of the team, working together to ensure high standards across the department.

Ideally you will have a caring and compassionate attitude, excellent communication skills and understand confidentiality.   You will have an understanding of food hygiene standards and stock rotation.

You will work closely with the clinical team.

Main duties of the job

To Provide a Housekeeping service for the Ward environment  ensuring the appropriate delivery of cleaning and minor maintenance, together with other specified tasks, to meet the department's needs. Responsibilities to include:

To monitor and audit standard of cleanliness in the department daily, liaising with the ward staff and domestic service where appropriate.

To ensure the ward areas are kept clean and tidy.

Ensure kitchen is clean at all times.

Clean microwaves/cupboards/drawers on a weekly basis.

Daily temperature recording of staff fridge & weekly fridge internal and external clean.

To observe and maintain a high standard of fixtures and fittings.  To escalate and concerns and reports any repairs to estates.

Report maintenance faults.

Promote and monitor adherence to Health & Safety and Trust policies.

To order and put away stock

Provide diet and fluids to patients.

To complete patient feedback survey via electronic device.

Closing date of applications: 26 May 2026

Interview date: 09 June 2026

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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