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Housekeeper

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Thatcham, RG18 3ASView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

21 October 2026

2 days left

Job description

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK immigration rules. Applicants must already have the right to work in th...

  • Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to maintain a safe, clean and comfortable ward environment for patients, visitors and staff.
  • Support infection prevention and control standards by monitoring cleanliness and liaising with domestic teams regarding routine, deep and enhanced cleaning requirements.
  • Coordinate and support patient meal services.
  • Maintain ward stocks, including stores, food and linen, ensuring supplies are available to meet patient needs.
  • Ensure patient areas, equipment and ward environments are clean, tidy and well maintained, reporting maintenance or environmental concerns appropriately.
  • Assist with collecting patient feedback and supporting a positive patient experience on the ward.
  • Work flexibly to support the changing needs of the ward and service.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

  • Caring for and about you is our top priority
  • Committed to providing good quality, safe services
  • Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

  • Flexible working options to support work-life balance
  • 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
  • Generous NHS pension scheme
  • Excellent learning and career development opportunities
  • 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
  • Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
  • Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
  • Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
  • Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
  • Free parking across Trust sites

Education, qualifications or training

Essential: - English and Maths GCSE or equivalent; - Food Hygiene certificate/ willing to undertake; - Infection control training/ willing to undertake

Desirable: - NVQ or Apprentice training relevant to role

Previous Experience

Desirable: - Previous housekeeping experience; - Previous employment in care provision

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Desirable

  • Good communication skills verbal and written
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Willingness to learn new skills
  • Computer Literate
  • Ability to organise own workload
  • Ability to prioritise
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Customer service skills

Additional Requirements

Essential: - Flexible approach to assist with unit operational duties; - Reasonable level fitness (manual handling required); - Sensitive caring nature

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

14 October 2026

Last checked

15 October 2026

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About the employer

BHF
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

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