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LARCH WARD - NUH
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Job ref
259-7841646NUH
Employer
Barts Health NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
NEWHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Town
LONDON
Salary
£29,179 per annum inc
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/04/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Barts Health NHS Trust logo

Ward HouseKeeper

Band 2

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Job overview

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

The post holder will work as an integral part of the Larch ward team with a special focus on enhancing the environment, managing equipment and stock levels. He/she will be responsible for the liaising with stores and ordering stock online using our online ordering application. This role involves a lot of equipment management, cleaning and storage. The successful candidate will work closely with the ward team ensuring a clean, safe, well stocked, organised and comfortable environment for all.

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are a friendly, inspired and innovative team who are keen to make a difference to the care provided to our patients, whilst simultaneously supporting our teams development. Our maternity unit at NUH comprises of a 17 bedded labour ward, a 52 bedded maternity ward, stand-alone Maternity Day Assessment Unit and Triage, alongside and stand-alone Midwife-Led Birth Centers, Antenatal Clinic and Booking Center. We are proud of our maternity service and are on an exciting maternity improvement journey. 

Main duties of the job

  • Assist the ward manager and housekeeping team in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards on the ward.
  • With the domestic, ensure the ward is safe and tidy at all times.
  • Alongside clinical staff, ensure general and specialist equipment, surfaces and furnishings are cleaned as per cleaning policy.
  • Identify any problems with cleanliness and report to the Ward manager/Midwife in Charge, or deputy.
  • Co-ordinate and organise specialist and deep cleaning with the clinical team and estates.
  • Adhere to trust and national health and safety regulations at all times.
  •  Ensure that patients food is stored correctly, ward fridge kept clean and contents monitored. Liaise with the hospital kitchens for supplies as required. Ensure that fridges are cleaned and defrosted when needed.
  • With the ward team and domestic staff, monitor service delivery relating to cleaning, food storage, and the environment. Inform the midwife in charge/ matron of any concerns.
  •  Liaise with the medical engineering team regarding the maintenance and upkeep of clinical equipment.
  • Monitor and co-ordinate other ad hoc maintenance, liaising with the support services helpdesk as required for other services.
  • Clean equipment as per policy and store appropriately. Work with ward staff regarding equipment rotation, servicing and repairs.
  • Play a key role in ensuring that all staff and visitors follow infection control policies.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.  

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.  

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.  

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment /s below 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Good basic education.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • IT skills
Desirable criteria
  • Advance IT skills
  • Experience in stock management.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Healthcare and/or stock management experience. Work within a team
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of hospital working and a keen eye for detail

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Basic understanding of Hospital life.
  • Stock management.
Desirable criteria
  • Understanding of the patients journey, some insight into healthcare

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Organised, calm under pressure, good communication skills
  • Computer literacy
Desirable criteria
  • NHS experience

Other

Essential criteria
  • Able to manage own workload.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Green@Barts HealthNHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Pregnancy Loss PledgeDisability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jannathara Bushra
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02073638475
Additional information

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 0800-1600

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