Bank Senior Housekeeper

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The closing date is 05 January 2026

Various hours between 6am and 8pm Monday
- Friday

Telford or Shrewsbury area - £12:51 PH

Previous Housekeeping/cleaning experience required.

We do not accept CVs. Applications will only be considered if made via the website.

This vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a busy Facilities Services Team within the Directorate of Facilities and Estates. The post holder will be responsible for a full range of housekeeping duties which may include working on wards and in service user and staff areas.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic, energetic and highly motivated individuals who are passionate about providing a customer focused and efficient service. The skills we value the most in our staff are:

Dedicated to providing and maintaining high standards
Working well as part of a team to achieve shared goals
Having an exemplary standard of personal conduct, positive attitudes and behaviour

Facilities and Estates Shared Services The role is based within the Directorate of Facilities and Estates which provides a wide range of services to its Host Trust and Partners within Staffordshire, Stoke-on
-Trent, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin.

The post holder will provide a range of housekeeping duties that will include:

• Maintaining the required standard of cleaning services following the correct procedure and frequencies
• Undertaking a variety of cleaning duties in line with the ward/area/location cleaning schedules (may include operating specialist equipment)
• Carrying out specialist cleaning and one off cleaning duties in line with Supervisors requirements
• Ensuring that there is a general, pleasant and well maintained environment for service users

Skills and Experience Full training will be given for the role however; previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage, as would previous NHS experience.

Candidates should meet all the essential aspects of the Person Specification which can be found at the rear of the Job Description.

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is an award winning organisation with over 9000 employees. We are one of the largest integrated Health and Social Care providers, covering services across North & South Staffordshire, Shropshire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Isle of Wight and Essex.

We pride ourselves on the services provided to support with the well-being of all of our employees both physically and mentally and offer counselling support and lifestyle information. Opportunities for flexible working are also available depending on the role.

We encourage career development provided by in house training programs and coaching support.

As part of our strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, we welcome applications from candidates who meet the specific criteria, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, physical and/or mental disability or offending background.

We are embedding values based and inclusive recruitment practices to ensure that all applicants, from any backgrounds, have an equal chance of success in achieving a role with us.

JOB DETAILS

JOB TITLE:

Facilities Assistant (Housekeeping)
BAND: 2

DEPARTMENT:
Housekeeping Services

REPORTS TO:

Housekeeping Supervisor

ACCOUNTABLE TO:
Facilities Manager

JOB PURPOSE.The Housekeeping staff provide a clean and safe environment to our patients, visitors and staff ensuring that a high standard of cleanliness in line with National Cleaning Standards, infection control and health and safety are met and maintained

The post holder will be expected to work as part of the wider Housekeeping team, providing an integrated and flexible service, and as such may sometimes be required to undertake duties within other areas of the Hotel Services Department should the needs of the service demand it.

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Main

Duties and Responsibilities:

-Maintain the required standard of cleaning services following the correct procedure and frequencies
- Undertake a variety of cleaning duties in line with the ward/area/location cleaning schedules
- Operate mechanical cleaning equipment

Replenish disposables and consumables
- Safely and correctly store cleaning chemicals and equipment
- Carry out specialist cleaning and one-off cleaning duties in line with service requirements
- Assist with laundry duties as and when required

Where applicable ward based duties as required:
Ward based catering duties to ensure in conjunction with nursing staff that service users are provided with appropriate meals

Other:

Support the supervisor on a day to day basis

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