University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 2 Domestic Housekeeper

The closing date is 28 October 2025

Job summary

16 DOMESTIC HOUSEKEEPING VACANCIES ARE AVAILABLE,

(3 x 15hrs 2200 - 0600 weekdays, 3 x 12hrs 1600 - 2000 weekdays, 5 x 20hrs 1600 - 2000 weekdays, 1 x 37.5hrs 0700 - 1500 weekdays, 2 x 37.5hrs 0800 - 1600 weekdays, 2 x 37.5hrs 1400 - 2200 weekdays)

PLEASE INDICATE WHICH POSITION YOU ARE INTERESTED IN

To carry out cleaning and associated duties as specified in the procedural documents; cleaning schedules and/or as requested by housekeeping management. This role covers the cleaning of all areas including clinical, residential, office, corridor and all entrances; delivering this service to the very highest standards whilst maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for patients and staff at all times. The post holder will also undertake other cleaning duties as required to achieve the Trust's objectives, commensurate with the grading of the post.

Main duties of the job

PLEASE READ THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE JOB ROLE.

The roles available will be cleaning to a high standard in accordance to the National cleaning standards.

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.

Date posted

24 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 to £24,465 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-9013167

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
*Basic Level of literacy & numeracy
*Ability to read and write English

Desirable

*Food Safety Level 2

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

*Experience working in the cleaning industry
*Previous NHS experience working in a similar role
*Catering experience

Additional Criteria

Essential

*Organisational skills
*Enthusiastic
*Flexible to the needs of the service
*Able to use initiative
*Willingness to undertake specific competencies to meet the full requirements of the role
*Physically able to undertake all duties and comply with relevant Trust policies
*Reliable
*Punctual
*Strong Communicator
*Friendly
*Ability to work shifts

Desirable

*Good communication and inter-personal skills Electronic communication device skills
*Previous experience of health and safety within a healthcare environment

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

*Food Safety Level 2

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

*Experience working in the cleaning industry
*Previous NHS experience working in a similar role
*Catering experience

Additional Criteria

Essential

*Organisational skills
*Enthusiastic
*Flexible to the needs of the service
*Able to use initiative
*Willingness to undertake specific competencies to meet the full requirements of the role
*Physically able to undertake all duties and comply with relevant Trust policies
*Reliable
*Punctual
*Strong Communicator
*Friendly
*Ability to work shifts

Desirable

*Good communication and inter-personal skills Electronic communication device skills
*Previous experience of health and safety within a healthcare environment

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)