Neonatal Unit Housekeeper


Location
Salary
£25,272 per annum (pro rata)
Profession
Housekeeper
Grade
Band 2
Deadline
02 Nov 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
19 Oct 2026
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Job requirements

Essential

4 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Personal attributes

    Able to work with children and vulnerable adults. Health cleared by Occupational Health to undertake the full range of duties of post. Able to move and handle equipment. Punctual and reliable.

  • Skills and attributes

    Basic computer literacy (IT skills) Literacy and numeracy skills Equality and diversity awareness

  • Knowledge and Experience

    Knowledge of care work within same of similar role

  • Knowledge and experience

    Good knowledge of infection control processes. Customer service experience

Desirable

3 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Skills and attributes

    Good organisational skills. Able to work independently as well as being part of the team.

  • Knowledge and Experience

    Able to demonstrate an understanding of stock balance

  • Knowledge and experience

    House keeper experience

Job overview

The post holder will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, supporting nursing staff in all aspects of clinical care. Responsibility includes stock maintenance, cleaning, and management of equipment.

Please note: This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application, as we are unable to support visa applications for this position.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit motivated, hardworking Housekeepers who have excellent communication skills & a passion for maintaining high standards to support clinical care.. We expect drive and motivation to support the clinical team to provide excellent care, and be supportive to patients, relatives, and other MDT members.

Successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached documents outlining the job description and main responsibilities of the role.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Applying for this NHS job

This advert is for Neonatal Unit Housekeeper with Bolton NHS Foundation Trust in Bolton, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Housekeeper role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum (pro rata). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Nov 2026.

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