Senior Housekeeper
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 1PGView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
23 November 2026
11 days leftJob description
This role isnot eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdra...
- Maintain the required standard of cleaning services following the correct procedure and frequencies
- Undertake a variety of cleaning duties in line with the ward/area/location cleaning schedules
- Operate mechanical cleaning equipment
- Replenish disposables and consumables
- Safely and correctly store cleaning chemicals and equipment
- Carry out specialist cleaning and one-off cleaning duties in line with service requirements
- Assist with laundry duties as and when required
- Where applicable - ward-based duties as required:
- - Ward based catering duties to ensure in conjunction with nursing staff that service users are provided with appropriate meals
- Regenerate food, probe, record temperature of food and serve
- Ensure that meals are served in a presentable and timely manner and appropriate cutlery and condiments are supplied
- Assist to ensure dining room area is ready for service and cleared afterwards
- Record waste levels at end of service
- Clean regeneration trolley
To learn more about this varied and interesting role please see the full job description and person specification.
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please note: If you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of your application, we encourage you to review the Trust's guidance on the use of AI within the recruitment process. Further information can be found on Join Us :: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust or www.mpft.nhs.uk/joinus
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential: - Willing to complete all in-house training necessary to own role
Desirable
- Basic food hygiene certificate
- Willing to undertake training work towards a qualification to fulfil the role, e.g. diploma level 2 (NVQ) relevant to the post, BICS (British Institute of Cleaning Science)
EXPERIENCE
Essential: - Demonstrable experience to carry out duties to the required standard
Desirable: - Experience of working in the NHS; - Computer literate; - Experience in food preparation and handling; - Manual handling experience; - Valid driving licence
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Ability to solve a problem (in line with the role level)
- Ability to allocate work
- Basic knowledge of chemicals and cleaning products
- Broad knowledge of specialist cleaning techniques and equipment
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
10 November 2026
Last checked
12 November 2026
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