Skip to main content
Please wait, loading

Job summary

Main area
Residences
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent: 25 hours per week
Hours
Part time - 25 hours per week (5 days in 7, 09:00-14:00)
Job ref
387-EF0403-MF-B
Employer
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Town
Bristol
Salary
£25,272 pa pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/11/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust logo

Residences Housekeeper

Band 2

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can.

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) describes algorithms that can be used to produce new content, including audio, code, images, text, simulations, and videos. It is developing all the time and is now being used as a support mechanism for all kinds of content-based creations. Please note the use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it then they are required to declare this.


 

Job overview

Do you take pride in creating clean, welcoming spaces where people feel comfortable and cared for?

We're looking for a dedicated and reliable Residences Housekeeper to join our Accommodation Team, helping to provide high-quality living environments for NHS staff across our residences.
 
You'll play an important part in supporting the wellbeing of the people who care for our patients by ensuring their accommodation is clean, safe, well-maintained and ready after a busy day.

Main duties of the job

The work schedule is:

  • 5 days in 7 - 09:00 – 14:00 - 25 hours

What you'll be doing:

  • Cleaning bedrooms, communal areas, kitchens, bathrooms and staff accommodation to a high standard.
  • Preparing rooms for new residents, including making beds and replenishing supplies.
  • Collecting and distributing linen across accommodation sites.
  • Carrying out deep cleaning and specialist cleaning activities.
  • Reporting maintenance issues, defects and health & safety concerns.
  • Using cleaning equipment and electronic systems safely and effectively.
  • Ordering and managing cleaning supplies.
  • Supporting a safe, hygienic and welcoming environment for all residents.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond.

As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Basic Education – Reading and writing plus basic numeric skills
Desirable criteria
  • NVQ Level 1 or Cleaning Experience in a similar field

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience of working in a small team
Desirable criteria
  • Previous NHS experience

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Able to electronically order required cleaning stocks to ensure they are ready to be used as needed
  • Able to prioritise and use own initiative, when faced with several cleaning requests
  • Able to lift and move items and, equipment, to facilitate cleaning or catering jobs, over the whole of the shift

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDDisability Confident - two yearsVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerNHS Pastoral CareStep into healthMenopause Workplace PledgeDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldPride In Veterans

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Lara Summers
Job title
Recruitment and Retention Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Apply online nowAlert me to similar vacancies