The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Housekeeper

The closing date is 06 April 2026

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Housekeeper to provide efficient high-quality service to patients and families and be responsible for the co-ordination of all patient facilities within the ward area of the Paediatric Haemodialysis unit.

To support the nursing team in maintaining high standards of cleanliness of the ward, bed areas, equipment, and storage areas. To support in the reporting and monitoring of environmental cleanliness and safety along with the monitoring of quality standards.

To support the team in maintaining stock and equipment levels.

The post provides an exciting challenge to the successful candidate and gives the opportunity to play a key role in supporting the needs of patients, multi-disciplinary team and families.

You should possess excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise across multi agencies and multi-disciplinary departments.

The ability to work independently and adapt to an environment of changing priorities is an essential component to consistently facilitate a patient focused approach.

Interview Date; 28 April 2026
15 Hours/Week
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Main duties of the job

We require a well-motivated and enthusiastic individual to work as a Housekeeper within our Paediatric Haemodialysis unit, this role includes the undertaking of daily organisation, maintaining stock levels, audits, cleanliness of the environment and administration support.

You will be working with a fantastic and supportive team who will be happy to assist you as you settle within the team. Regular feedback and one to one will be provided by your manager.

Duties include stores ordering, management of stock, maintenance of equipment and general housekeeping of the unit.

It is essential that you can work in an orderly and systematic manner, that you have basic IT skills, good literacy and numeracy skills and the ability to communicate with patients, families and members of the community.

You should have a caring attitude, as well as the ability to work effectively under direct supervision, as part of the multidisciplinary team.

About us

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:

Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
Freeman Hospital
Newcastle Dental Hospital
Cramlington Manor Walks
Urgent treatment centres
Newcastle Fertility Centre
Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
Northern Genetics Service

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Date posted

02 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

317-2026-10-14-DR-B

Job locations

Royal Victoria Infirmary

317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary

NE1 4LP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Be an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team assisting the Ward / Department to maintain a safe, clean and comfortable environment for the patients, their families and visitors.
Report any concerns regarding the patients condition to the qualified nurse/Registered Clinician.
Maintain patients privacy and dignity at all times.
Report to the Nurse or Clinician in Charge any issues that may prevent cleaning or compromise the safety of the environment.
Actively contribute to the provision of nutrition of the patients on the Ward / Department.
May undertake administrative and clinical duties as required.
To abide by Trust policies and procedures.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Be an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team assisting the Ward / Department to maintain a safe, clean and comfortable environment for the patients, their families and visitors.
Report any concerns regarding the patients condition to the qualified nurse/Registered Clinician.
Maintain patients privacy and dignity at all times.
Report to the Nurse or Clinician in Charge any issues that may prevent cleaning or compromise the safety of the environment.
Actively contribute to the provision of nutrition of the patients on the Ward / Department.
May undertake administrative and clinical duties as required.
To abide by Trust policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

NVQ Level 2 in appropriate subject (or on pathway) or equivalent qualification / experience

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Understand basic food hygiene concepts
Basic knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control
Understanding of confidentiality

Desirable

Experience of previously working in a health care setting
Understanding of basic safeguarding
Evidence of understanding of Trust Business
Experience of working in the Trust previously

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Basic IT skills
Good literacy and numeracy skills
Ability to communicate with members of the public and health care providers
Ability to work effectively under direct supervision, as part of the multi-disciplinary team
Good organisational skills
Use electronic resources to input, save and retrieve information, make appropriate use of the eRecord system

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

NVQ Level 2 in appropriate subject (or on pathway) or equivalent qualification / experience

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Understand basic food hygiene concepts
Basic knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control
Understanding of confidentiality

Desirable

Experience of previously working in a health care setting
Understanding of basic safeguarding
Evidence of understanding of Trust Business
Experience of working in the Trust previously

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Basic IT skills
Good literacy and numeracy skills
Ability to communicate with members of the public and health care providers
Ability to work effectively under direct supervision, as part of the multi-disciplinary team
Good organisational skills
Use electronic resources to input, save and retrieve information, make appropriate use of the eRecord system

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.