University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 2 Housekeeping Operative

The closing date is 13 July 2025

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit 6 x Band 2 Housekeeping Operatives to join our busy Housekeeping Department.

Shifts available Monday-Friday 0600-1400 / 0700-1500 / 1400-2200.

We are looking for individuals who are motivated and driven, who would enjoy working under pressure in a fast-paced Hospital environment. To provide high quality cleaning and catering services to our patients, visitors, and colleagues.

Main duties of the job

Work in a safe, courteous and confidential manner whilst following Trust Policy and associated Standard Operating Procedures relating to the task being carried out. To maintain a level of cleanliness and hygiene within your designated work area by following a planned schedule of work as well as making flexible alterations when required. Using electrical equipment safely to vacuum clean all floor surfaces. Dust control mopping of hard floors. Collect designated mop bag and damp mop all hard floors, maintaining a safe environment for others by following a safe method of work. Cleaning of furniture, fittings and equipment as outlined in the cleaning schedule. Preparation of appropriate cleaning materials and solutions including the dilution of products to the correct working level. Clean and maintaining to a high standard all sanitary areas, fixtures and fittings. Clean kitchens, appliances and fittings in compliance with Food Hygiene Regulations. Prepare and serve patient beverages, collect wash and refill water jugs and wash drinking glasses. Empty waste containers including, clinical, household, glass and bottle waste; disposing of these at appropriate collection points in line with the Trust's waste disposal procedure. Clean up body fluids including blood, vomit and faeces in public areas using appropriate PPE and decontaminating any affected surfaces as and when required.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Details

Date posted

11 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 to £24,169 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-9010050

Job locations

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS


Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • *Good General Education to Secondary School (E)
  • *Basic Level of literacy & numeracy (E)
  • *Ability to read and write English (E)

Desirable

  • *Food Safety Level 2 (D)

Experience

Essential

  • *Able to work as a team member (E)
  • *Dealing with the public and ability to work under pressure (E)

Desirable

  • *Experience working in the cleaning industry (D)
  • *Previous NHS experience working in a similar role (D)
  • *Catering experience (D)

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • *Physically able to undertake all duties and comply with relevant Trust policies (E)
  • *Reliable (E)
  • *Punctual (E)
  • *Strong Communicator (E)
  • *Friendly (E)
  • *Ability to work shifts
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • *Good General Education to Secondary School (E)
  • *Basic Level of literacy & numeracy (E)
  • *Ability to read and write English (E)

Desirable

  • *Food Safety Level 2 (D)

Experience

Essential

  • *Able to work as a team member (E)
  • *Dealing with the public and ability to work under pressure (E)

Desirable

  • *Experience working in the cleaning industry (D)
  • *Previous NHS experience working in a similar role (D)
  • *Catering experience (D)

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • *Physically able to undertake all duties and comply with relevant Trust policies (E)
  • *Reliable (E)
  • *Punctual (E)
  • *Strong Communicator (E)
  • *Friendly (E)
  • *Ability to work shifts

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS


Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS


Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Jade Harold

jade.harold@uhb.nhs.uk

01214241340

Details

Date posted

11 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 to £24,169 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-9010050

Job locations

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS


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