Housekeeper, Healthcare

Housekeeper

The closing date is 25 February 2026.

5 x 6 hour shifts including weekends and bank holidays.

The post holder will be a member of the Facilities Team based in Housekeeping and Domestic Services and will be responsible for carrying out catering and cleaning duties across the Cheswold Park Hospital site, reporting to Housekeeping and Domestic Supervisors and the Housekeeping Manager. The role requires flexibility in approach to the duties.

At the time of advertising this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role.

We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

The main duties of the role will be to clean all areas following the National Standards of Cleanliness, including signing off sheets to confirm the work has been completed. Serve food, complete relevant paperwork which include food temperature checks. Prepare small amounts of food from the freezer. Work as a team and be able to prioritise your workload. Potential for overtime if needed to cover sickness and holidays.

• Provide a high standard of domestic, catering and general household duties within a ward environment for people with mental health problems, in line with National standards of cleanliness.
• Respect the confidentiality of patients and report any adverse incidents to your Line Manager.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships and clear communication with ward staff and service users while delivering housekeeping services.
• Receive and store all food in accordance with set standards and Trust policy.
• Maintain accurate records in relation to food storage and regeneration of food in accordance with Trust policy.
• Regenerate, prepare and serve meals and sundry items of food in accordance with set standards. Provide and prepare ad hoc meals when requested by service user, liaising with named nurse to ensure care plans are followed.
• Prepare for meal times ensuring menus are displayed in accordance with set standards.
• Requisition sundry items of food, cleaning materials, linen and equipment for authorisation by the Clinical or Facilities Service Manager.
• Remove and store dirty linen to appropriate storage area with due care and attention to moving and handling techniques.
• Store linen personal clothing as laundered and ensure sufficient stocks are available at all times to meet service user requirements.
• Launder bed linen within the unit as required and in accordance with Trust policy.
• Support service users in guiding them to use laundry equipment when required.
• Communicate with multidisciplinary teams (nursing staff, catering, dieticians and facilities) to ensure service users receive special diets in accordance with nutritional requirements and care plans.
• Communicate menu changes and answer any queries relating to menu changes with service users and nursing staff.

• Housekeeping duties
• Receive and store all food in accordance with set standards and Trust policy.
• Maintain accurate records in relation to food storage and regeneration of food in accordance with Trust policy.
• Regenerate/prepare and serve meals and sundry items of food in accordance with set standards. Provide and prepare ad hoc meals when requested by service user, liaising with named nurse to ensure care plans are followed.
• Prepare for meal times ensuring menus are displayed in accordance with set standards.
• Requisition sundry items of food, cleaning materials, linen and equipment for authorisation by the Clinical or Facilities Service Manager.
• Remove and store dirty linen to appropriate storage area with due care and attention to moving and handling techniques.
• Store linen personal clothing as laundered and ensure sufficient stocks are available at all times to meet service user requirements.
• Launder bed linen within the unit as required and in accordance with Trust policy.
• Support service users in guiding them to use laundry equipment when required.
• Communicate with multidisciplinary teams (nursing staff, catering, dieticians and facilities) to ensure service users receive special diets in accordance with nutritional requirements and care plans.
• Liaise and communicate any menu changes and answer any queries relating to menu changes with service users…