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Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Housekeeper - Ward 31

The closing date is 26 April 2026

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Job summary

Ward 31 at King's Mill Hospital is currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Housekeeper to join our dynamic and busy team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients and staff alike.

Ward 31 is a 24-bed ward comprising 3 bays and 12 en-suite rooms. Our team is made up of a highly skilled and supportive Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) that is committed to delivering patient-centred care.

Main duties of the job

To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer to the job description attached.

About us

Thank you for your interest in this role.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.

The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.

For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.

Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.

Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.

Details

Date posted

10 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

214-SRG-7875489

Job locations

Kings Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road

Sutton in Ashfield

NG17 4JL


Job description

Job responsibilities

To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer to the job description attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer to the job description attached.

Person Specification

Contractual

Essential

  • Flexible (post may require some shift working including the occasional evening/weekend or bank holiday) Punctual

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good communication skills with the ability to negotiate
  • Time management skills and the ability to withstand pressure
  • Ability to set up and maintain systems
  • Positive role model for patients and staff

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to a good standard of general education equivalent to GCSE Maths and English Level C or above

Desirable

  • Basic Food Hygiene

Training

Essential

  • Basic Health and Safety awareness
  • Customer Care Training/Awareness

Desirable

  • Any training pertaining to the post

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of dealing with and working alongside a wide range of people
  • An ability to demonstrate practical and organisational skills
  • Experience of working within a team

Desirable

  • Previous experience in NHS and/or other care settings
Person Specification

Contractual

Essential

  • Flexible (post may require some shift working including the occasional evening/weekend or bank holiday) Punctual

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good communication skills with the ability to negotiate
  • Time management skills and the ability to withstand pressure
  • Ability to set up and maintain systems
  • Positive role model for patients and staff

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to a good standard of general education equivalent to GCSE Maths and English Level C or above

Desirable

  • Basic Food Hygiene

Training

Essential

  • Basic Health and Safety awareness
  • Customer Care Training/Awareness

Desirable

  • Any training pertaining to the post

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of dealing with and working alongside a wide range of people
  • An ability to demonstrate practical and organisational skills
  • Experience of working within a team

Desirable

  • Previous experience in NHS and/or other care settings

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

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kings Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road

Sutton in Ashfield

NG17 4JL


Employer's website

https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kings Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road

Sutton in Ashfield

NG17 4JL


Employer's website

https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Sister

Carla Dickinson

carla.dickinson@nhs.net

01623622515

Details

Date posted

10 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

214-SRG-7875489

Job locations

Kings Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road

Sutton in Ashfield

NG17 4JL


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