Job summary The Housekeeper role at Medway NHS Foundation Trust requires delivering high-quality cleaning services while adhering to the NHS National Cleaning Standards to maintain hygiene, infection prevention, and a safe hospital environment. The following shifts will be available: x3 Full-time Posts (14:00 to 22:00 - 5 days over 7) x5 15 hour Part-time Posts (Weekends: 06:00 - 14:00 and 14:00 to 22:00) x2 15 hour Part-time Posts (Monday to Friday 16:00 - 19:00) x3 10 hour Part-time Posts (Weekends: 17:00 - 22:00) x1 15 hour Part-time Post (Monday to Friday: 17:00 - 20:00) Please note that shifts will be awarded by preference determined by your success at interview. Main duties of the job Adherence to NHS National Cleaning Standards : Housekeepers are expected to follow set protocols to maintain cleanliness in patient areas, public spaces, and clinical settings. Routine Cleaning Tasks : Activities include dusting, mopping, sanitizing surfaces, and ensuring the use of appropriate cleaning agents as per infection control protocols. Infection Prevention Practices : Staff must follow infection control guidelines such as hand hygiene, proper use of PPE, and adherence to isolation cleaning protocols. Waste Management : This includes the correct disposal of clinical and non-clinical waste, ensuring compliance with infection prevention measures. Maintaining Cleaning Records : Housekeepers are responsible for updating cleaning schedules and logs, providing accountability and evidence of cleaning tasks completed. Team Interaction : Collaboration with clinical teams, infection control specialists, and estates and facilities personnel to maintain a safe environment. Reporting and Communication : Housekeepers are expected to report hygiene or safety concerns to supervisors promptly and participate in service improvement discussions. Risk Management : Staff must adhere to health and safety protocols, participate in risk assessments, and report incidents via the hospital's reporting systems. Dual Role as Hostess : Assisting with patient meals, ensuring food safety, and interacting with patients to support their nutritional needs. About us Expanding on the cleaning job duties for the Housekeeper role at Medway NHS Foundation Trust involves detailing the tasks, techniques, and protocols necessary to maintain a clean, hygienic, and safe hospital environment. The responsibilities go beyond basic cleaning, encompassing infection prevention, compliance with standards, and a patient-centered approach. Date posted 12 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year PA Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 275-0325-HK Job locations Medway Maritime Hospital Windmill Road Gillingham ME7 5NY Job description Job responsibilities Housekeepers at Medway NHS Foundation Trust play a crucial role in maintaining cleanliness and infection control across hospital facilities. Their duties include surface cleaning, such as dusting, damp wiping, and sanitizing high-touch areas like bed rails, door handles, and nurse call buttons. Approved disinfectants are used per NHS infection control protocols to prevent healthcare-associated infections. Floor maintenance involves regular mopping, polishing, and deep cleaning, following a color-coded system to prevent cross-contamination. Infection control cleaning requires adherence to protocols for terminal cleaning after patient discharge, particularly in isolation rooms, using appropriate PPE. Waste management includes the safe disposal of clinical and non-clinical waste, following HTM 07-01 guidelines. Bathrooms and sanitary facilities must be frequently disinfected, with supplies like soap and paper towels replenished regularly. Housekeepers clean non-critical medical equipment and public areas such as receptions, corridors, and visitor toilets. They maintain accurate cleaning records, report incidents, and support infection control audits. Job description Job responsibilities Housekeepers at Medway NHS Foundation Trust play a crucial role in maintaining cleanliness and infection control across hospital facilities. Their duties include surface cleaning, such as dusting, damp wiping, and sanitizing high-touch areas like bed rails, door handles, and nurse call buttons. Approved disinfectants are used per NHS infection control protocols to prevent healthcare-associated infections. Floor maintenance involves regular mopping, polishing, and deep cleaning, following a color-coded system to prevent cross-contamination. Infection control cleaning requires adherence to protocols for terminal cleaning after patient discharge, particularly in isolation rooms, using appropriate PPE. Waste management includes the safe disposal of clinical and non-clinical waste, following HTM 07-01 guidelines. Bathrooms and sanitary facilities must be frequently disinfected, with supplies like soap and paper towels replenished regularly. Housekeepers clean non-critical medical equipment and public areas such as receptions, corridors, and visitor toilets. They maintain accurate cleaning records, report incidents, and support infection control audits. Person Specification Job Specification Essential NHS Experience Acute Hospital Cleaning Desirable Literate Team Working Cleaning Experience in Acute Hospital Settings Person Specification Job Specification Essential NHS Experience Acute Hospital Cleaning Desirable Literate Team Working Cleaning Experience in Acute Hospital Settings Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Medway NHS Foundation Trust Address Medway Maritime Hospital Windmill Road Gillingham ME7 5NY Employer's website https://www.medway.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)