Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Housekeeping Assistant

The closing date is 08 December 2025

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a part-time Housekeeping Assistant for Wilton Health Centre, located in Salisbury.

We have one permanent position available,

10 hours per week (Mon - Fri, 0600-0800)

The successful candidate will be responsible for achieving a high standard of cleanliness in a clinical environment and also non-clinical areas throughout the premises, ensuring that a clean, safe and comfortable environment is maintained.

Full on-site training is provided and PPE provision is also included.

Thank you for your interest in the role of Band 2 Housekeeping Assistant; this role requires you to have current right to work in the UK which enables you to undertake the role without need of sponsorship. Accordingly, we regret that anyapplication will not be considered if this requirement is not met. Given the current UK immigration requirements this role is not eligible for sponsorship and it is not possible for the Trust to sponsor applicants for a visa for this role.

Main duties of the job

  • To undertake cleaning duties throughout the health care premise, which may include clinical departments, offices, kitchens, sanitary and communal areas.
  • To empty, clean and reline general and clinical waste bins, segregating waste for disposal to appropriate holding bins.
  • To replenish supplies of soap, toilet rolls, paper towels etc.
  • Floor cleaning

About us

Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.

Details

Date posted

24 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

249-7529410

Job locations

Wilton Health Centre

4 Market Place

Salisbury

SP2 0HT


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To arrange furniture and equipment for various classes, clinics and return to normal order after use.
  • To undertake periodic cleaning maintenance of carpets and other floor surfaces and planned and ad hoc curtain changing as required.
  • To maintain departmental records where appropriate, such as refrigeration temperatures, flushing and w/c cleaning forms.
  • To use all cleaning materials in accordance with manufacturers instructions and departmental procedures, storing safely and securely when not in use.

Please see attached Job Description for full details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To arrange furniture and equipment for various classes, clinics and return to normal order after use.
  • To undertake periodic cleaning maintenance of carpets and other floor surfaces and planned and ad hoc curtain changing as required.
  • To maintain departmental records where appropriate, such as refrigeration temperatures, flushing and w/c cleaning forms.
  • To use all cleaning materials in accordance with manufacturers instructions and departmental procedures, storing safely and securely when not in use.

Please see attached Job Description for full details.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • General educational level of numeracy and literacy

Desirable

  • Basic Health and Safety knowledge/qualification.
  • Basic food hygeine knowledge/qualification

Experience

Essential

  • General workplace experience
  • Experience of completing workplace training
  • Understanding of Health & Safety in the workplace

Desirable

  • Cleaning experience
  • Control of infection knowledge
  • NHS workplace expeience
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • General educational level of numeracy and literacy

Desirable

  • Basic Health and Safety knowledge/qualification.
  • Basic food hygeine knowledge/qualification

Experience

Essential

  • General workplace experience
  • Experience of completing workplace training
  • Understanding of Health & Safety in the workplace

Desirable

  • Cleaning experience
  • Control of infection knowledge
  • NHS workplace expeience

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

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wilton Health Centre

4 Market Place

Salisbury

SP2 0HT


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wilton Health Centre

4 Market Place

Salisbury

SP2 0HT


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hotel Services Manager

Greg Barnes

gregory.barnes2@nhs.net

07899060010

Details

Date posted

24 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

249-7529410

Job locations

Wilton Health Centre

4 Market Place

Salisbury

SP2 0HT


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