Housekeeper
The closing date is 26 January 2026
Job summary
This is a permanent position. The hours are 18 per week.
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Work as a member of the Estates & Facilities Team in all areas of the site. Housekeepers will be expected to demonstratea flexible attitude to their work to meet the needs of the service.
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Maintains a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness, as defined within the National Specification of Cleanliness.
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Prepares and presents patient meals and beverages in inpatient areasin accordance withFood Hygiene procedures.
Main duties of the job
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Ensure the cleanliness of the environmentin accordance withthe National Specification of Cleanliness 2007 or equivalent and to the agreed work schedules.The post holder will clean all areas of the site using a range of methods e.g. High dusting, damp dusting,vacuumingand mopping, in line with the NHS Cleaning Manual.
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Be responsible formaintainingand replenishing stocks of consumable items used within the department, i.e.: paper hand towels, soap, in a safe and responsible manner.
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Adhere to all aspects of Infection Control in all areas of work, including the use of colour coded equipment to ensure there is no spread of infection.
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Follow local procedures for reporting areas cleaned and highlighting issues which have prevented duties being carried out.
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Undertake enhanced cleaning duties under the direction of the Facilities Supervisor.
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The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
About us
We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.
Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:
- 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
- 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
- 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.
This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.
Details
Date posted
14 January 2026
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
327-26-034
Job locations
North Cotswold Hospital
Stow road
Moreton in Marsh
GL56 0DS
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Cotswold Hospital
Stow road
Moreton in Marsh
GL56 0DS
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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