Evening housekeeper post in the housekeeping team at Frimley Park Hospital, within hotel services under the Estates and Facilities directorate, on a nine-month contract. The work covers cleaning floors, sanitary areas and surfaces across wards and hospital areas, handling waste and restocking supplies, with some food service on wards. Full training is provided, though previous housekeeping experience is essential. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the whole post, as visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Clean floors using machinery as needed (vacuum, mop, sweep, spot clean, spray buff) and vacuum and shampoo carpets
- Dust high and low surfaces, including ledges, skirting boards, furniture, doors and curtain rails
- Clean and sanitise baths, showers, hand basins, lavatories and sanitary bins
- Collect, segregate and tag rubbish, clinical waste, sharps and cardboard to collection points under Trust policy
- Replace waste bags with the correct colour code and keep containers clean
- Damp dust lockers, over-bed tables, chairs, beds, wheels and bedside fittings
- Clean and sanitise light switches, sockets, mirrors, glass, telephones and paintwork
- Replenish paper towel, toilet roll, soap, cream and gel dispensers
- Clean infected rooms and body fluid spillages as instructed, following Infection Control procedures
- Carry out deep clean requests throughout the hospital and assist with curtain changes
- Prepare and serve breakfast and drinks to patients, collect and rinse jugs, and load the dishwasher, when required
- Maintain cleaning equipment, report faulty electrical equipment, and monitor stock control
Qualifications
- Good basic education, with literacy, numeracy and comprehension skills
Experience
- Previous housekeeping experience
- Customer service experience
- Knowledge of hygiene and COSHH procedures
Skills & knowledge
- Able to use own initiative in a variety of situations
- Good time management, planning and prioritising of workload
- Able to deal confidently and professionally with members of the public and staff
Checks & eligibility
- Right to work in the UK for the full duration of the post
Nice to have
- NVQ Level 1
- Basic food hygiene
- NHS experience
- Infection prevention and control
- Knowledge of COSHH, BICs and colour coding
What’s offered
- Full training provided for the role
- Access to development opportunities, including professional, management, leadership and clinical skills training
- Support for flexible working and work-life balance
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Housekeeper (Evening) in Frimley employer: Bidvane
The Medical Centre is an exceptional employer for General Practitioners, offering a supportive work environment across two sites with a strong focus on patient-centred care. With flexible session options and a commitment to professional development, employees benefit from a collaborative team culture that values continuous learning and quality improvement. Located in a vibrant community, the practice provides unique opportunities to engage with diverse patient needs while enjoying the advantages of NHS pension and comprehensive employment benefits.
