Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Housekeeper - Oak Ward

The closing date is 16 February 2026

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual, with excellent communication and organisational skills. The position of the Housekeeper is an integral part of the Oak ward , with a particular focus on maintaining sufficient stock levels at all times, as well as duties relating to cleaning and decontamination.

This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship. All applicants are expected to have valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position.

Main duties of the job

  • Maintenance of stock levels across the Emergency Department
  • Cleaning, decontamination and participation in relevant audits

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Details

Date posted

09 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,768 a year Dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

252-7790328

Job locations

DVH

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Essential knowledge & experience as per JD

Desirable

  • Desirable knowledge & experience as per JD
  • Qualification / Educational background as per JD

Physical ability to perform duties of the role

Essential

  • As per JD guidance

Personal attributes

Essential

  • As per JD guidance
Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Essential knowledge & experience as per JD

Desirable

  • Desirable knowledge & experience as per JD
  • Qualification / Educational background as per JD

Physical ability to perform duties of the role

Essential

  • As per JD guidance

Personal attributes

Essential

  • As per JD guidance

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

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

DVH

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA


Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

DVH

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA


Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

OAK Ward manager

Smitha Santosh

smitha.santosh@nhs.net

01322428100

Details

Date posted

09 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,768 a year Dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

252-7790328

Job locations

DVH

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA


Supporting documents

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