Housekeeper, Healthcare

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

The closing date is 24 February 2026

The role of Housekeeper is an opportunity to join a large team of dedicated staff. The role is essential in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. You will be involved in cleaning all areas of the hospital, including theatres, the hospital sterilisation unit and isolation rooms. The cleaning service operates 24/7 using a variety of manual and mechanical equipment.

All aspects of training will be covered.

• Clean allocated work area to the agreed standards and frequencies as detailed in work schedules.
• Carry out specialised cleaning tasks, including isolation rooms, theatres, etc. to agreed standards.
• Decontaminate rooms using specialist Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour equipment in line with IPCT guidelines, and record details.
• Follow instructions, suggest improvements, and use a two‑way radio system as required.
• Safely remove body fluid spillages in public and communal areas in line with IPCT guidelines.
• Act as a mentor for newly appointed staff, providing on‑the‑job training.
• Wear correct PPE at all times and use correct cleaning methods, equipment and materials.
• Remove and dispose of waste, including waste from work area, dirty paper towels, toilet rolls, soap, hand sanitizer, etc.
• Reheat patient meals using microwave system in line with agreed procedures.
• Clean sanitary areas, high and low level cleaning, and all surfaces including edges, ledges, fixtures and fittings.
• Use mechanical equipment as required, report defective equipment, and comply with infection control policies.
• Work at heights, clean ventilation grilles and light fittings, remove radiator covers.
• Adhere to the departmental colour coding policy and the Trust Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Follow safety procedures and use cleaning chemicals safely.

• Experience in the use of cleaning chemicals and equipment and basic health and safety.
• Experience in a similar field preferred but not essential.

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust