Emergency Floor Housekeeper
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Aylesbury, HP21 8AL
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 September 2026
6 days left
Job description
The postholder will be responsible for the co-ordination of all patient equipment and supplies in the department area and ensuring a clean, safe and c...
Key areas of responsibility
Patients and their relatives/friends
Members of the multidisciplinary teams
Support services, i.e portering and cleaning, suppliers etc
To be flexible in working practices to meet the needs of the service.
1. Patient / client care (both direct & indirect)
To monitor all equipment in the department against agreed standards and policy including specialist equipment.
Be responsible for utilising the computer order system to ensure adequate stock in the department, and be responsible for raising orders when required for new equipment
Independently take appropriate action to deal with any repairs to equipment that is required.
In conjunction with the multi professional teams
The postholder will be responsible for the co-ordination of all patient equipment and supplies in the department area and ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment.
They will work independently but as an integral part of the A&E team and will be required to work closely with contractors and support service departments ensuring the delivery of stocks, equipment and minor maintenance.
He/she will monitor quality standards, report deficiencies and take appropriate action.
They will have systems for accurate record keeping; this will include the maintenance of documentation and inputting of data.
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- GCSE English or equivalent
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of record keeping
- Experience of using databases/ spreadsheets
- An understanding of the needs for environmental, food and personal hygiene
- An understanding of people's equality, diversity and rights
Desirable
- Experience of working with facility management services, other repair services or in a health care setting
- Previous NHS experience
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Ability to respond well in all situations.
- Ability to foster and maintain effective working relationships at all levels
- Ability to apply a systematic approach when tackling problems and finding solutions
- Energy and enthusiasm
- Flexible approach to work, with an ability to demonstrate a common sense attitude
- Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
- Good standard of spoken and written English
- Computer literacy
- A professional approach
- High level of personal integrity
- Calm and sympathetic manner
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
21 August 2026
Last checked
25 August 2026
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