University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Housekeeper

The closing date is 28 August 2025

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply for this role however it is important to note that UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa, you must also have at least six months until your graduate visa expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

TheHousekeeper will assist in the provision of a high level of care in all clinical areas under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. While being able to organise their own day to day work, tasks and activities, they will work in a collaborative manner within a diverse, multi-disciplinary team to ensure delivery of the Endoscopy service.

The post holder will develop and maintain good patient care, organisational skills and assist with the provision of an environment conducive to clinical excellence. They will aim to develop both personally and professionally to achieve their maximum .

The role of the Housekeeper requires them to assist in the maintenance of highly specialized and expensive equipment. Assist in the procurement, care and maintenance of all physical assets, including specialist equipment and supplies for the clinical area.

Main duties of the job

The Housekeeper will be expected to take ownership of the stock levels within the department, to include ordering of stock.

Assist in the procurement, care and maintenance of all physical assets, including specialist equipment and supplies for the clinical area.

Access and use Trust IT systems for procurement and logging requests in addition to maintaining up to date spreadsheets.

To maintain Endoscopy supplies,. to pre-determined levels and location throughout the department area, putting away as necessary.

To ensure that all equipment and supplies are within 'use by' date and used within date order.

To be aware of stock levels in the department for clinical and nonclinical items, ensuring that ward supplies are appropriately stored and that stocks in clinical areas are at appropriate levels.

Topping up of storage units in clinical areas.

To put stock away and maintain a clean, safe and tidy environment.

To check expiry dates regularly and manage stock rotation.

Maintain register of Endoscopy equipment, and trace items on loan, and return loaned items. Equipment tracking when appropriate.

To maintain filing systems in order to track supplies as required

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Details

Date posted

14 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-7390109

Job locations

County Hospital

Weston Road

Stafford

ST16 3SA


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification or contact the Hiring Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification or contact the Hiring Manager

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths and English
  • Functional Skills in Math and English

Desirable

  • NVQ

Experience

Essential

  • Worked in a caring environment

Desirable

  • Previous employment in a caring environment
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths and English
  • Functional Skills in Math and English

Desirable

  • NVQ

Experience

Essential

  • Worked in a caring environment

Desirable

  • Previous employment in a caring 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

County Hospital

Weston Road

Stafford

ST16 3SA


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

County Hospital

Weston Road

Stafford

ST16 3SA


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Unit Manager

Tracey Willmoth

tracey.willmoth@uhnm.nhs.uk

01785236083

Details

Date posted

14 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-7390109

Job locations

County Hospital

Weston Road

Stafford

ST16 3SA


Supporting documents

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