Housekeeping Assistant Band 2
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Boston, PE21 9QS
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 September 2026
3 days left
Job description
We are looking for housekeepers to join our existing team. You would play a key role in making sure all areas of the hospital, including wards and all...
- Using a variety of modern and advanced cleaning equipment to make sure our wards and other patient areas are cleaned to the highest possible standards.
- Full range of cleaning duties including vacuuming, mopping and hydrogen peroxide vapour. All equipment used has been tested and chosen by existing housekeeping teams.
- Some roles may require the use of specialist personal protective equipment.
- Preparation and serving of patient meals and refreshments as part of a team.
- Following ward or department cleaning schedules.
- Diluting cleaning chemicals and following set procedures being mindful of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).
- Workload is flexible and locations can change per shift including between wards and non-ward areas.
Working as part of a team under minimal supervision once fully trained
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!!!
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
Qualifications (Academic, Professional & Vocational)
Essential
- Basic general secondary education in English and Maths
- Knowledge of cleaning and food handling procedures
- Knowledge of COSHH and food hygiene procedures; induction and job training.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 Support Services or equivalent
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Previous Experience (Nature & Level)
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate previous experience of housekeeping in a domestic environment
Desirable
- Be able to demonstrate previous experience of Housekeeping
- Customer Service training
- Knowledge of/training in Moving/Handling techniques
Evidence of Particular
- Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes:
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate use of initiative in problem solving
- Be able to demonstrate ability to prioritise tasks
- Demonstrate understanding of/training in COSHH
- Be able to demonstrate
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Be able to demonstrate a high standard of interpersonal skills
- Be able to demonstrate a positive approach to team working and/or lone working.
- Be able to demonstrate literacy, numeracy and comprehension of written instructions sufficient to follow instructions on cleaning chemical containers
- Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda.
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: ?Patient Centred ?Safety ?Compassion ?Respect and Excellence
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate a flexible approach to changes in workload/duties/priorities
- Be able to demonstrate the ability to react quickly sensitively to meet a wide range of differing needs
How to apply
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First seen
28 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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