Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Housekeeper

The closing date is 29 June 2025

Job summary

To provide and assist wherever necessary, a Housekeeping service, maintaining a clean and healthy environment for patients and staff in on Ward 2a Wycombe Hospital in line with local/national standards and protocols.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will need to:

Be able to communicate effectively within the team and with all patients from diverse backgrounds.

Plan and prioritise their workload independently and according to the need of our patients or area.

Have basic computer skills to be able to order stores, equipment and collaborate with the relevant departments.

Liaise with the nursing team and ward manager in order to make sure that equipment is available and within date.

Ensure the ward is clean and clutter free and contribute in the auditing of the environment.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

13 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

434-IM7238317

Job locations

Wycombe Hospital

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Desirable

Basic secondary school education
Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Basic computer Skills or willing to learn

EXPERIENCE

Desirable

Previous housekeeper experience (desirable)
Experience of working within NHS (desirable)
Experience of working in a team and also on own initiative

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Good communication skills
Ability to work within a team
Ability to prioritise work
Ability to cope with physical aspects of the post including safe lifting and handling techniques
Awareness and acceptance of the service users and staff

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Desirable

Flexible approach to working schedules Ability to travel to other Trust sites

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Desirable

Basic secondary school education
Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Basic computer Skills or willing to learn

EXPERIENCE

Desirable

Previous housekeeper experience (desirable)
Experience of working within NHS (desirable)
Experience of working in a team and also on own initiative

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Good communication skills
Ability to work within a team
Ability to prioritise work
Ability to cope with physical aspects of the post including safe lifting and handling techniques
Awareness and acceptance of the service users and staff

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Desirable

Flexible approach to working schedules Ability to travel to other Trust sites

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

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wycombe Hospital

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wycombe Hospital

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)