The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Housekeeper

The closing date is 21 March 2026

Job summary

15 Hours per week

As a Housekeeper, you will be responsible for helping the Nursing team to ensure the Patients receive adequate nutrition and hydration and reporting any concerns to the senior member of staff. You will also be responsible for helping to keep the environment clean, tidy and well stocked.

Main duties of the job

Assist in handing out meals at teatimes and documenting dietary intake on food charts. Ensuring the Patients have access to fresh water and other drinks assisting them as required. Running errands to other departments within the Hospital as requested by the Nursing team. Ensuring the ward environment is tidy and the equipment is clean and ready for use. Identifying any problems and liaising with appropriate departments such as estates.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Date posted

11 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-26-02-092

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Basic knowledge of health and safety including infection control
Ability to prioritise own workload

Desirable

Understanding of the care needs of older people in relation to diet and fluids
Understanding of the challenges of caring for Patients with dementia

Qualifications

Essential

Basic IT skills

Experience

Essential

Working as part of a team

Desirable

Previous experience of working in a Hospital setting

Have you been referred to apply under the Widening Participation Agenda?

Essential

If so, please provide the name of the organisation that referred you to enable us to validate and track your application

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Basic knowledge of health and safety including infection control
Ability to prioritise own workload

Desirable

Understanding of the care needs of older people in relation to diet and fluids
Understanding of the challenges of caring for Patients with dementia

Qualifications

Essential

Basic IT skills

Experience

Essential

Working as part of a team

Desirable

Previous experience of working in a Hospital setting

Have you been referred to apply under the Widening Participation Agenda?

Essential

If so, please provide the name of the organisation that referred you to enable us to validate and track your application

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.