Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Housekeeper

The closing date is 15 January 2026

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Job summary

The completion of daily cleaning duties, monitoring stock levels, maintaining quality standards. Providing support to nursing team. Completing Mattress audit. Ensuring cleaning standards are adhered to.

Main duties of the job

Exciting opportunity has arisen on Ward 5 at HRI for someone who has a keen eye for detail and good at organising. We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic individual to join our team providing a high standard of care to our patients, and have pride in maintaining our working environment. The role is vital for the smooth running of the ward. Housekeeper roles will include: The delivery of cleaning, stocking up and monitoring stock levels. Monitoring quality standards, reporting deficiencies and recommending appropriate changes.

About us

Ward 5 encompasses the 4 pillars of the trust, and works as a team with everyone being supported and valued members of this team.

Details

Date posted

12 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

372-MED2534-A

Job locations

Hudderfield Royal Infirmary

Ward 5

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA


Job description

Job responsibilities

The delivery of cleaning, including the cleaning of equipment, beds, mattresses, stocking up and monitoring stock levels. Monitoring quality standards, reporting deficiencies and recommending appropriate changes.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The delivery of cleaning, including the cleaning of equipment, beds, mattresses, stocking up and monitoring stock levels. Monitoring quality standards, reporting deficiencies and recommending appropriate changes.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Desirable

  • Customer care certificate in food hygiene
  • Health and social care course
  • NVQ Level 2 Housekeeping

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

  • Literacy skills
  • Ability to work in a busy environment
  • Ability to ensure the cleanliness, tidiness and efficiency of the ward
  • Ability to maintain satisfactory level of attendance

Desirable

  • Previous experience of dealing with patients and relatives
  • Previous employment within a Healthcare setting
  • Awareness of CHFT policies and procedures.
Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Desirable

  • Customer care certificate in food hygiene
  • Health and social care course
  • NVQ Level 2 Housekeeping

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

  • Literacy skills
  • Ability to work in a busy environment
  • Ability to ensure the cleanliness, tidiness and efficiency of the ward
  • Ability to maintain satisfactory level of attendance

Desirable

  • Previous experience of dealing with patients and relatives
  • Previous employment within a Healthcare setting
  • Awareness of CHFT policies and procedures.

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hudderfield Royal Infirmary

Ward 5

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hudderfield Royal Infirmary

Ward 5

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Paula Grice

paula.grice@cht.nhs.uk

01484342458

Details

Date posted

12 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

372-MED2534-A

Job locations

Hudderfield Royal Infirmary

Ward 5

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA


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