Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Housekeeper

The closing date is 10 July 2025

Job summary

This post is to support ophthalmology, Maxiofacial and Ear nose and throat clinic.

The housekeeper is an integral member of the team who will work along side the Nursing team in maintaining a high standard of cleanliness, a functional working environment and adequate stock levels for units with a high turn over of patients requiring a high volume of stock.

Main duties of the job

To maintain a high standard of cleanliness of all clinical equipment,
To ensure all equipment and the clean room / Mops room environment is in good working order at all times and report appropriately if not.
Maintain clinic equipment in good working order and liaise with Ebme for repair of faulty equipment. Ensure pat testing of all equipment is up to date.
Maintain Health and Safety in the workplace and complete risk assessments and electrical checks as required.
Ensuring adequate stock levels in high turn over units. Reporting any issues with stock.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Date posted

30 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

408-25-509

Job locations

Wirral University Teaching Hospital

Arrowe Park Hospital

Wirral

CH49 5PE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Housekeeper position available at WUTH.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Housekeeper position available at WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

NVQ level 1 in a relevant subject or equivalent

Desirable

Previously experience in an acute NHS hospital
Previous experience of the Cerner Millennium information system
Good keyboard and computer skills

Personal Attributes

Essential

Self-motivated and enthusiastic
Sensitive and empathic
Polite and friendly manner

Desirable

Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

General awareness of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations and processes.
Good verbal communication skills
Good time management and organisational skills

Desirable

General awareness of Food Hygiene regulations and processes

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

NVQ level 1 in a relevant subject or equivalent

Desirable

Previously experience in an acute NHS hospital
Previous experience of the Cerner Millennium information system
Good keyboard and computer skills

Personal Attributes

Essential

Self-motivated and enthusiastic
Sensitive and empathic
Polite and friendly manner

Desirable

Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

General awareness of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations and processes.
Good verbal communication skills
Good time management and organisational skills

Desirable

General awareness of Food Hygiene regulations and processes

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Wirral University Teaching Hospital

Arrowe Park Hospital

Wirral

CH49 5PE

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Wirral University Teaching Hospital

Arrowe Park Hospital

Wirral

CH49 5PE

Employer's website

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