Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- EXPERIENCE
Demonstrable experience to carry out duties to the required standard
- QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Willing to complete all in-house training necessary to own role
- SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Ability to solve a problem (in line with the role level)
- SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Ability to allocate work
- SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Basic knowledge of chemicals and cleaning products
- SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Broad knowledge of specialist cleaning techniques and equipment
Desirable
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- EXPERIENCE
Experience of working in the NHS
- EXPERIENCE
Computer literate
- EXPERIENCE
Experience in food preparation and handling
- EXPERIENCE
Manual handling experience
- EXPERIENCE
Valid driving licence
- QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Basic food hygiene certificate
- QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Willing to undertake training work towards a qualification to fulfil the role, eg diploma level 2 (NVQ) relevant to the post, BICS (British Institute of Cleaning Science)
Job overview
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn.
The Housekeeping staff provide a clean and safe environment to our patients, visitors and staff ensuring that a high standard of cleanliness in line with National Cleaning Standards, infection control and health and safety are met and maintained.
The post holder will be expected to work as part of the wider Housekeeping team, providing an integrated and flexible service, and as such may sometimes be required to undertake duties within other areas of the Hotel Services Department should the needs of the service demand it.
Main duties of the job
- Maintain the required standard of cleaning services following the correct procedure and frequencies
- Undertake a variety of cleaning duties in line with the ward/area/location cleaning schedules
- Operate mechanical cleaning equipment
- Replenish disposables and consumables
- Safely and correctly store cleaning chemicals and equipment
- Carry out specialist cleaning and one-off cleaning duties in line with service requirements
- Assist with laundry duties as and when required
- Where applicable – ward based duties as required:o Ward based catering duties to ensure in conjunction with nursing staff that service users are provided with appropriate mealso Regenerate food, probe, record temperature of food and serveo Ensure that meals are served in a presentable and timely manner and appropriate cutlery and condiments are suppliedo Assist to ensure dining room area is ready for service and cleared afterwardso Record waste levels at end of serviceo Clean regeneration trolley
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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This advert is for Senior Housekeeper with Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Stafford, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Housekeeper role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum (pro-rata). The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term 12 month contract). The application deadline is 17 Sep 2026.
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