Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Housekeeper

The closing date is 30 January 2026

Job summary

The post holder will coordinate all Hotel Services in the departments and work as part of the clinical team to ensure a clean, safe and comfortable environment is maintained.

To work closely with the Senior Matron and Departmental Sister in ensuring the Trusts standards are met. They are focused on maintaining national standards of cleanliness in relation to the direct patient environment and equipment within the ward area

Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HUTH would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a enthusiastic, hard working and flexible individual to join our friendly and dynamic team on Ward C20 NCTR ward at Castle Hill Hospital. This will be to maintain hotel services and maintain the upkeep of the ward and patient experience.

This job will include duties such as:

- Stock control

- Filling up of stock

- Ordering of stock

- Assisting in meal ordering, preparation and delivery

- Maintaining a clean and tidy ward environment in line with Infection Control

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

Details

Date posted

16 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year PRO RATA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

356-26-7600516

Job locations

ward 20 Castle hill hospital

Anlaby Road

Hull

HU16 5JQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.

Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.

We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.

Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.

We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of continued development

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

  • To work effectively as part of a team
  • Basic literacy and arithmetic skills
  • Understands the importance of confidentiality
  • Has an insight into the needs of patients and colleagues

Desirable

  • Understand the principles of Clinical Governance and the implications for practice
  • Shows awareness of risk assessment, risk management and auditing/ stock take
  • Previous experience of working in a housekeeper role
  • Previous experience or a passion to work with Frailty and Dementia patients

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Good Communication Skills written and verbal
  • Can work well in a team or under own initiative
  • Able to build up a good rapour with patients

Special Attributes and other

Essential

  • Shows motivation in developing new skills
  • High level of interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
  • Flexible and reliable

Desirable

  • Passion for working with frailty patients

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Good time keeper
  • Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of continued development

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

  • To work effectively as part of a team
  • Basic literacy and arithmetic skills
  • Understands the importance of confidentiality
  • Has an insight into the needs of patients and colleagues

Desirable

  • Understand the principles of Clinical Governance and the implications for practice
  • Shows awareness of risk assessment, risk management and auditing/ stock take
  • Previous experience of working in a housekeeper role
  • Previous experience or a passion to work with Frailty and Dementia patients

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Good Communication Skills written and verbal
  • Can work well in a team or under own initiative
  • Able to build up a good rapour with patients

Special Attributes and other

Essential

  • Shows motivation in developing new skills
  • High level of interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
  • Flexible and reliable

Desirable

  • Passion for working with frailty patients

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Good time keeper
  • Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service

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

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

ward 20 Castle hill hospital

Anlaby Road

Hull

HU16 5JQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

ward 20 Castle hill hospital

Anlaby Road

Hull

HU16 5JQ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Charge Nurse

Tracy Blackburn

T.blackburn2@nhs.net

01482769340

Details

Date posted

16 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year PRO RATA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

356-26-7600516

Job locations

ward 20 Castle hill hospital

Anlaby Road

Hull

HU16 5JQ


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