Job summary
Housekeeper
Department: Paediatrics
Band 2, £24,169 Per annum, pro rata
Hours: Part-time, 25 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Are you passionate about maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients and staff? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a caring nature? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Housekeeper!
We are seeking a dedicated team member to coordinate patient facility services within the ward, ensuring a clean, safe, and comfortable environment. Key responsibilities include delivering cleaning, catering, and ancillary services for patients, monitoring quality standards, and reporting deficiencies and necessary actions to the Senior Nurse. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the team, performing tasks as directed by the Nurse in Charge.
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview date: 27 July 2025
Main duties of the job
Experience in care is desirable but not essential as training will be provided. You must have strong organisation, IT and time management skills and be able to be innovative with a zest for new challenges as the demands of the unit grows
If you are dedicated to providing excellent support in a healthcare setting and have the skills and compassion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team and contribute to a positive and supportive ward environment.
The role involves ensuring high cleaning standards on the ward, including maintaining cleaning logs and cleaning various equipment and areas as per policy. It also includes assisting patients during mealtimes, preparing snacks, and ensuring food safety.
The candidate will monitor service delivery, report deficiencies, and ensure the cleanliness and organization of various ward areas. Additionally, the role requires welcoming visitors, transporting equipment, escorting patients, and maintaining effective communication while adhering to confidentiality and health and safety policies. The candidate will ensure patients have adequate supplies and the ward is well-stocked to meet patient and staff needs
About us
NHS Staff Survey: 73.4%of our staff feel they receive therespect they deserve from colleagues--a meaningful improvement from last year. At MKUH, mutual respect isn't just a value--it's a daily reality.
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
Free on-site parking
Free Refreshments
Great flexible workingopportunities
Discounted gym membership
Lease car scheme
Generous annual leave and pension scheme
On site nursery (chargeable)
Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To monitor service delivery of cleaning and catering within the ward environment, reporting deficiencies and agreeing actions with the Nurse in Charge. To ensure any defects are recorded, reported and closed when resolved, liaising with the Estates help desk as appropriate. To ensure that the linen room is kept clean and tidy with adequate supplies
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust,all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To monitor service delivery of cleaning and catering within the ward environment, reporting deficiencies and agreeing actions with the Nurse in Charge. To ensure any defects are recorded, reported and closed when resolved, liaising with the Estates help desk as appropriate. To ensure that the linen room is kept clean and tidy with adequate supplies
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust,all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- 4 O levels/GCSE's at grade C or above or equivalent including English and Maths.
- Awareness of infection control issues
- Understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace
Desirable
- Awareness of NHS policies
Experience
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Experience working within a ward environment.
- Experience of working in a team
Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate commitment high standards of cleanliness
- Accurate record keeping
- Ability to plan and organise own work load
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to prioritise tasks effectively at short notice
- Caring in a professional manner towards patients and their relatives.
- Good time management
Personal and people development
Essential
- Presents a professional appearance
- Ability to work within a team
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
Communication
Essential
- Able to show empathy and respect for families and patients.
- To be able to work alongside the team carrying out instructions and feeding back information.
- Able to document accurately care and use trust documentation within trust policy and guidelines
Desirable
- Liaising with purchasing and representatives of medical companies
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- 4 O levels/GCSE's at grade C or above or equivalent including English and Maths.
- Awareness of infection control issues
- Understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace
Desirable
- Awareness of NHS policies
Experience
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Experience working within a ward environment.
- Experience of working in a team
Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate commitment high standards of cleanliness
- Accurate record keeping
- Ability to plan and organise own work load
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to prioritise tasks effectively at short notice
- Caring in a professional manner towards patients and their relatives.
- Good time management
Personal and people development
Essential
- Presents a professional appearance
- Ability to work within a team
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
Communication
Essential
- Able to show empathy and respect for families and patients.
- To be able to work alongside the team carrying out instructions and feeding back information.
- Able to document accurately care and use trust documentation within trust policy and guidelines
Desirable
- Liaising with purchasing and representatives of medical companies
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.
