NHSCloses in 14 days

Housekeeper / Cleaner - Warneford Hospital, Oxford

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Oxford, OX3 7JXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£25,272

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

13 October 2026

14 days left

Job description

We are looking for a Housekeeper to join our team, working as a floater at the Warneford Hospital providing a safe and clean environment for patients ...

  • Plan own work in-line with the daily cleaning routines and cleaning tasks as per rota
  • Carry out terminal and enhanced cleans as per local procedures
  • Participate in cleaning audits as necessary
  • Handle and remove waste in line with segregation processes and procedures
  • Unpack and stack all linen and laundry
  • Regenerate cook/chill meals recording the temperatures of food at stages definedas appropriate within the relevant wards

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties

At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.Therefore, if you dont meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.

Please note this role will require you to undertake a DBS

Oxford Health is a great place to work. To be able to showcase yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles.

Please include details of qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and tailor your supporting statement to the role you are applying for, addressing the essential criteria found in the JD.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who or where you are, you will receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing:

  • Excellent opportunities for career progression
  • Individual and Trust wide learning and development
  • 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
  • NHS Discount
  • Pension scheme
  • Lease car scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Mental Health First Aiders
  • Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
  • Staff networking and support groups

Knowledge

Essential: - Some knowledge of cleaning chemicals

Qualifications

Essential: - Basic cleaning skills

Desirable: - To demonstrate an interest in learning /further training

Skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to communicate sensitively with people who have mental health concerns
  • An understanding of the principles of delivering quality customer service
  • Flexible

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

29 September 2026

Last checked

29 September 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

OHN
Oxford Health NHS Trust

NHS organisation

This listing was structured from NHS Jobs. Vacancy details and the application process remain the responsibility of the original source.

We would like to set one optional cookie that recognises your browser when you come back, so we can tell returning visitors from new ones. It stays off unless you say yes, and you can change your mind at any time. Cookies that keep you signed in are always on. Read our cookie policy