Band 2 Housekeeping Operative - (Good Hope Hospital)
The closing date is 29 March 2026
Job summary
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. Successful candidates will be able to request to work at any of University Hospitals four Birmingham hospital sites providing they have completed their local induction programme. Where applicable at ward level this will include the provision of a full patient food and beverage service complying will all legislation and associated processes specified by the Trust's Catering Department.
Post details:
x1 30 hour x9 27.5 hours x4 20 hours shifts to be worked over weekends mornings and evenings.
(There are bank posts available)
Main duties of the job
*Work in a safe, courteous and confidential manner whilst following Trust Policy and associated Standard Operating Procedures relating to the task being carried out.
*Be in designated place of work from agreed shift start time to agreed shift end time. To maintain a level of cleanliness and hygiene within your designated work area by following a planned schedule of work as well as making flexible alterations when required.
*Using electrical equipment safely to vacuum clean all floor surfaces.
*Dust control mopping of hard floors.
*Collect designated mop bag and damp mop all hard floors; maintaining a safe environment
*for others by following a safe method of work
*Cleaning of furniture, fittings and equipment as outlined in the cleaning schedule
*Preparation of appropriate cleaning materials and solutions including the dilution of products to the correct working level.
*Clean and maintaining to a high standard all sanitary areas, fixtures and fittings.
*High dust fixtures and fittings out of normal reach using appropriate extendable equipment or by using access equipment such as step ladders.
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.
Details
Date posted
23 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 to £24,465 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-9014907
Job locations
Good Hope Hospital
Rectory Rd
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B75 7RR
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Good Hope Hospital
Rectory Rd
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B75 7RR
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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