Job summary
- Main area
- Housekeeper
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent: Evening 5-8pm (Various days available)
- Hours
- Part time - 15 hours per week (Evening 5pm-8pm)
- Job ref
- 151-LC451
- Employer
- Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Farnham Community Hospital
- Town
- Farnham, Surrey
- Salary
- £25,768 per annum incl HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/03/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Evening Housekeeper (5-8pm)
Band 2
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a housekeeper role to work in our Community Hospital in Farnham.
We are interested in hearing from individuals who are willing to work hard within a strong, friendly team. They will be required to provide a KEY service within the hospital for both staff and patients. The post holders will be responsible for ensuring that the environment is of a high standard and meets the needs of patients and visitors.
The main focus of the post holder is to facilitate the maintenance of a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients. They will work with the ward-based team to ensure patient safety privacy and dignity and courtesy in accordance with Trust values.
This is a challenging but rewarding job and would be ideally suited to motivated team players. Housekeeping experience within healthcare and Knowledge of COSHH, BICs, Colour coding and infection control is desirable though this is not essential, as full training will be given.
Please note that this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the post.
Main duties of the job
The housekeeping team at Frimley Park hospital are part of the hotel services department and the Estates and Facilities directorate . The team is responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness in all the hospital areas. The housekeepers are valued support members helping to ensure that the wards are pleasant for all patients and staff. Some food service may be required.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As a valued member of our housekeeping team, your duties will include:
- Cleaning and maintaining all areas of the hospital, including patient rooms, bathrooms, offices and communal spaces.
- Vacuuming, sweeping, mopping and buffing floors using appropriate machinery.
- Dusting and polishing furniture, fixtures, skirting boards, window ledges and equipment.
- Collecting and disposing of rubbish, clinical waste and recycling in accordance with Trust policy.
- Replenishing consumables such as soap, hand towels and toilet tissue.
- Ensuring cleaning equipment is kept in a clean and safe condition, and reporting any faults promptly.
- Assisting with curtain changes and deep cleans as required.
- Supporting catering duties where needed, including preparing and serving patient breakfasts and drinks, and assisting with meal orders when required.
- Maintaining confidentiality and showing respect and compassion to patients at all times.
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
We reserve the right to close the advert early if sufficient applications have been received.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good level of basic education – able to demonstrate literacy, numeracy, and comprehension skills
- Previous Housekeeping Experience
Desirable criteria
- NVQ level 1
- Basic food Hygiene
Experience
Essential criteria
- Basic housekeeping experience.
- Hygiene COSSH procedures
Desirable criteria
- NHS experience
- Infection prevention and control
- Housekeeping/Cleaning Experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Able to use own initiative to cope in a variety of situations.
- Good time management skills able to plan and prioritise time and workload.
- Able to deal confidently and professionally with members of the public and staff.
- Good communication skills –able to read and understand written and verbal communication/instruction.
- Customer focussed.
- Basic IT skills.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Neal Dean
- Job title
- Site facilities Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03006138081
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