Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Housekeeping Assistant - Savernake

The closing date is 20 November 2025

Job summary

Previous applicants need not apply

Housekeeping Assistants - Savernake Hospital

Hours are 0600-1000, Monday to Friday

These roles are offered on a part time basis as below, this means that candidates interested in working part time are encouraged to apply and will receive a salary on a pro rata basis.

We are looking for housekeepers to join our existing team to help ensure all areas are kept to the highest standard sat Savernake Hospital, Marlborough between Monday to Friday. We are looking for two part time roles as follows:

20 Hours per week

We couldn't run our sites without you and the fantastic work you will do keeping our wards, departments and areas clean, tidy, reducing the risk of infections and effectively helping keep our staff well and our patients safe.

Our people are working hard behind the scenes to provide safe, clean, well maintained environments for patients and their NHS colleagues during this challenging time. You will become part of a team who are passionate about supporting the NHS and its people in their vital work by keeping premises clean and safe.

This role requires you to have current right to work in the UK which enables you to undertake the role without need of sponsorship. Accordingly, we regret that any application will not be considered if this requirement is not met. Given the current UK immigration requirements this role is not eligible for sponsorship, and it is not possible for the Trust to sponsor applicants for a visa for this role

Main duties of the job

As you would expect, we do have set cleaning standards and NHS guidelines to work towards, so whilst there is no experience required, we will fully train you on all of this. The work can be physically demanding and we don't shy away from this, however, we know that this will also be what motivates you.

The post holder will undertake cleaning duties throughout the sites, which will include clinical departments, offices, sanitary and communal areas. Empty, cleaning and relining general and clinical waste bins, segregating waste for disposal to appropriate holding areas.Of course we want you to be friendly, reliable and conscientious as this role isn't just about vacuuming and cleaning, it's about being part of a whole team of staff working together to ensure the best environment for our patients to receive their treatments.

About us

"Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives."

Date posted

06 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

249-7241142-4

Job locations

Savernake Hospital

London Road

Marlborough

SN8 3HL

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake cleaning duties throughout the health care premise, which may include wards, clinical departments, offices, kitchens, sanitary and communal areas.
To empty, clean and reline general and clinical waste bins, segregating waste for disposal to appropriate holding bins.
To replenish supplies of soap, toilet rolls, paper towels etc.
To undertake, as required, preparation of items for meal and beverage service such as the setting of tables, trays and trolleys, and the filling and dishwashing of water jugs clearing and washing themafter use.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake cleaning duties throughout the health care premise, which may include wards, clinical departments, offices, kitchens, sanitary and communal areas.
To empty, clean and reline general and clinical waste bins, segregating waste for disposal to appropriate holding bins.
To replenish supplies of soap, toilet rolls, paper towels etc.
To undertake, as required, preparation of items for meal and beverage service such as the setting of tables, trays and trolleys, and the filling and dishwashing of water jugs clearing and washing themafter use.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

General educational level of numeracy and literacy

Desirable

Basic food hygiene knowledge/qualification
Basic Health and Safety knowledge/qualification

Experience

Essential

Workplace experience
Experience of completing workplace training
Understanding of Health & Safety in the Workplace

Desirable

Cleaning experience
Control of infection knowlerdge
NHS Workplace experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

General educational level of numeracy and literacy

Desirable

Basic food hygiene knowledge/qualification
Basic Health and Safety knowledge/qualification

Experience

Essential

Workplace experience
Experience of completing workplace training
Understanding of Health & Safety in the Workplace

Desirable

Cleaning experience
Control of infection knowlerdge
NHS Workplace experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Savernake Hospital

London Road

Marlborough

SN8 3HL

Employer's website

https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Savernake Hospital

London Road

Marlborough

SN8 3HL

Employer's website

https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)