Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Housekeeper

The closing date is 12 March 2026

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Job summary

The post holder will be a member of the Theatre Housekeeper team dedicated to providing and maintaininghigh standards of cleanliness. The post holder's specific responsibilities within that team are carried out under the supervision of the nurse in charge. They are focused onmaintaining national standards of cleanliness in relation to the direct patient environment and equipment within a specific ward area.

Main duties of the job

Clean the Theatre work areas and equipment in accordance with thedepartment equipment cleaning checklist planned work schedules and agreed work procedures.

Carry out spot cleaning of work area and equipment as required, ensuring spillages are dealt with swiftly and efficiently.

Ensure that all chemicals are used and stored in accordance with COSHHprocedures and trust guidelines and the appropriate PPE provided is used correctly.

Through efficient work procedures, ensure minimum disruption to patients or staff within the work area.

Ensure all cleaning equipment is used and stored safely and correctly.

Adhere to cleaning schedules, and ensure information recorded on the Trust equipment cleaning lists is kept up to date.

Report all equipment in need of repairs or maintenance observed during the cleaning process to a member of staff, or via the appropriate reporting system used on the ward.

Work within infection control procedures and guidelines

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

26 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

356-26-7796606

Job locations

Castle Hill Hospital

Castle Road

Cottingham

HU16 5JQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore early applications are encouraged.

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.

We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore early applications are encouraged.

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

  • Basic Literacy and Numerical skills

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

  • Experience (through placements or employment) of working in a busy environment.

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a care setting.
  • Experience of a housekeeper role
  • Experience of cleaning duties

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Show some knowledge in health and safety issues
  • Good communication - verbal/written
  • Be able to work on own initiative
  • Be able to prioritise workload
  • Works well with in a team
  • Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Understanding of IT systems

Special Attributes and other

Essential

  • Shows motivation in developing new skills
  • High level of interpersonal skills
  • Flexible and reliable
  • High personnel standards/smart appearance
  • Friendly and polite
  • Professional attitude

Other Requirements

Essential

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

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic Literacy and Numerical skills

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

  • Experience (through placements or employment) of working in a busy environment.

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a care setting.
  • Experience of a housekeeper role
  • Experience of cleaning duties

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Show some knowledge in health and safety issues
  • Good communication - verbal/written
  • Be able to work on own initiative
  • Be able to prioritise workload
  • Works well with in a team
  • Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Understanding of IT systems

Special Attributes and other

Essential

  • Shows motivation in developing new skills
  • High level of interpersonal skills
  • Flexible and reliable
  • High personnel standards/smart appearance
  • Friendly and polite
  • Professional attitude

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Good time keeper / reliable
  • Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
  • Adhere to uniform policy

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

Castle Hill Hospital

Castle Road

Cottingham

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

Castle Hill Hospital

Castle Road

Cottingham

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

Debbie Batty

deborah.batty@nhs.net

01482624361

Details

Date posted

26 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

356-26-7796606

Job locations

Castle Hill Hospital

Castle Road

Cottingham

HU16 5JQ


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