Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Weekend Ward Housekeeper - Buckingham Hospital

The closing date is 07 August 2025

Job summary

We are seeking a self-motivated individual to join our Housekeeping Team on weekends. The successful applicant will be responsible for cleaning the inpatient ward in line with national NHS cleaning standards. This role may also include food preparation duties.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

Clean and maintain the inpatient ward to NHS standards.
Ensure all areas are hygienic and safe for patients and staff.
Assist with food preparation as needed.

Requirements:

Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Previous experience in housekeeping or food preparation is a plus.
Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

About us

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?o As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.o We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. o We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.Why work for us?o We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.o As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.o Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.What do we stand for?o Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.o Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.o Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

24 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

434-C7239630-A

Job locations

Buckingham Community Hospital

High Street

Buckingham

MK181NU

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

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Knowledge of food safey CIEH

Desirable

Previous housekeeping experience (desirable)
Experience of working in a team and on own initiative
Foundation Food Hygiene Certificate (or similar) or be prepared to work towards
Experience of working within NHS (desirable)

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Desirable

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

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Ability to work within a team. Ability to prioritise work.
Ability to be part of a flexible duty roster, including weekend work in rotation.
Good health. Ability to cope with physical aspects of the post including safe lifting and handling techniques

Desirable

Good communication skills.
Awareness and acceptance of the service users and staff

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

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

Person Specification

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Knowledge of food safey CIEH

Desirable

Previous housekeeping experience (desirable)
Experience of working in a team and on own initiative
Foundation Food Hygiene Certificate (or similar) or be prepared to work towards
Experience of working within NHS (desirable)

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Desirable

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

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Ability to work within a team. Ability to prioritise work.
Ability to be part of a flexible duty roster, including weekend work in rotation.
Good health. Ability to cope with physical aspects of the post including safe lifting and handling techniques

Desirable

Good communication skills.
Awareness and acceptance of the service users and staff

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

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

Buckingham Community Hospital

High Street

Buckingham

MK181NU

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Buckingham Community Hospital

High Street

Buckingham

MK181NU

Employer's website

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