Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Housekeeping Assistant

The closing date is 06 November 2025

Job summary

Dorset County Hospital is looking to recruit a Housekeeping Assistant to strengthen the already existing friendly and hardworking team.Following several changes to the service we are providing throughout the main hospital and some surrounding sites, we are looking to recruit new staff to help us maintain and improve the standards of cleanliness within the hospital.

Main duties of the job

The exact duties will vary across the shifts and the areas to be cleaned differ too. However, the main duties of the role remain the same, to keep all areas in the hospital clean for our patients and staff.

We operate a 24 hour a day service throughout the year and staff are being recruited for all shifts.

There are many different pressures throughout the day and across the hospital. The housekeeping team has to respond to these, working together with colleagues to ensure the best patient experience. You will be trained in house and be placed with experienced colleagues in the first instance allowing you to learn what is expected of you in a supportive environment.

About us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.

Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations

Date posted

24 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

405-25-EA484HOU

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Desirable

Education to GCSE level Grade C or above or its equivalent

Knowledge & Experience

Desirable

Evidence of working in a NHS environment
Evidence of working in a team
Evidence of working with IT and applying systems and processes
Evidence of Health & Safety, COSHH and Infection Control Regulations

Skills & Abilities

Desirable

Evidence of good communication skills
Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
Evidence of ability to maintain accurate and legible documentation
Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
Competent to operate cleaning equipment
Competent in following work schedules

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Desirable

Education to GCSE level Grade C or above or its equivalent

Knowledge & Experience

Desirable

Evidence of working in a NHS environment
Evidence of working in a team
Evidence of working with IT and applying systems and processes
Evidence of Health & Safety, COSHH and Infection Control Regulations

Skills & Abilities

Desirable

Evidence of good communication skills
Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
Evidence of ability to maintain accurate and legible documentation
Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
Competent to operate cleaning equipment
Competent in following work schedules

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

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Employer's website

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