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Housekeeper

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
SHEFFIELD, S10 2JF Posted 26 October 2026 Apply by 9 November 2026
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Salary for this role£25,272 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

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Role description

Job summary

To work as part of the clinical team to ensure a clean, safe and comfortable environment is maintained. To work closely with the Matron and Sister in supporting the nursing staff in providing a high standard of care by performing duties as per job description.

Main duties of the job

Assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards on the ward and report to the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse and Matron on the level of cleanliness in the area.

Participate in environmental monitoring and inspections.

Spot cleaning i.e. ensure spillage's including body fluids are dealt with swiftly and efficiently in accordance with Trust policies.

Upkeep of ward appearance i.e. removing clutter, tidy notice boards, attend to storage requirements, signage, tidy nurse stations etc.

Ensure bed areas are clean and prepared for new patients.

Assist patients with meal choices as directed by the Nurse in ChargeAssist with serving of meals, cleaning crockery, replenishing water jugs.

Assisting patients with dietary and fluid intake, as directed by the Nurse in Charge and document this on the patient's diet and fluid charts in accordance with the care plan.

Clinic equipment management and safe storage (both clinical and non-clinical)

Undertake errands, where appropriate, as directed by the Nurse in Charge.

Minor clerical duties as required.

Ordering of stock and non-stock items, ensuring shelf top-up and stock rotation.

Deal with telephone calls and personal callers as appropriate.

Carry out all duties safely and responsibly, showing awareness of Health and Safety Policies, Food Hygiene and COSHH Regulations.

Ability to maintain complete confidentiality with regard to all patient issues

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Details

Date posted

26 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

190-2092-DIR-S

Job locations

ROYAL HALLAMSHIRE HOSPITAL

GLOSSOP ROAD

SHEFFIELD

S10 2JF

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Grade D/3 or above in English and Maths or equivalent qualifications or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Evidence of further development

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a healthcare or customer environment or equivalent
  • Basic clerical/ IT skills

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients and within a multidisciplinary team
  • Ability to work on own initiative following guidance from the Ward Manager
  • Understanding of confidentially in the workplace

Desirable

  • Evidence of good written communication
  • Evidence of ability to prioritise own workload

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Approachable manner

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.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

ROYAL HALLAMSHIRE HOSPITAL

GLOSSOP ROAD

SHEFFIELD

S10 2JF

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.sth.nhs.uk

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