Location
Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 per annum
Profession
Housekeeper
Grade
Band 3
Deadline
17 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
03 Sep 2026
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Job requirements

Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.

Essential

7 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Attainments

    Literate, articulate and numerate. Effective use of spoken English

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    Knowledge of COSHH and Infection Control

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    Basic computer skills

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    Able to manage own time effectively and completing jobs

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    Demonstrable motivation and enthusiasm for the job

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    Able to motivate others, is perceptive and sensitive to others needs

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    Flexible and adaptable in his/her work to situations

Desirable

3 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Attainments

    Experience in the acute NHS

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    Previous experience managing communication and escalation issues

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    Understanding of the all the roles within the clinical environment

Job overview

The Senior Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and environmental safety within the Churchill Intensive Care Unit and ensuring compliance with infection prevention, health and safety, and Trust policies.

Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, the role supports a safe, efficient, and high-quality patient environment. The Senior Housekeeper will monitor standards, contribute to audits and service improvements, and act as a point of contact for stocks and environmental issues within the unit.

Main duties of the job

  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness and environmental safety within the Churchill Intensive Care Unit in line with Trust and infection control policies.
  • Act as a senior point of contact for housekeeping and environmental issues, liaising with relevant teams as required.
  • Monitor housekeeping standards and carry out environmental checks and audits.
  • Support service improvements and quality initiatives within the unit.
  • Ensure appropriate use and availability of general stocks and supplies.
  • Escalate risks or concerns in accordance with Trust procedures.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a comprehensive overview of the role, including key responsibilities. These documents outline the expectations of the position, the skills and experience needed to perform effectively. Applicants are encouraged to review both documents carefully to ensure a clear understanding of the role and to demonstrate how their knowledge, experience, and attributes align with the stated requirements and selection standards fully.

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.

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This advert is for Senior Housekeeper - Neuro ICU with Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Oxford, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Housekeeper role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 17 Sep 2026.

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