Bank Housekeeping assistant
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Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Bank Housekeeping assistant
The closing date is 15 November 2026
Job summary
We require reliable, enthusiastic and motivated Housekeeping Assistants to join our bank to work at either Hexham General Hospital or The Northumbria at Cramlington. In return you will can offer you:
- Flexible hours; choose when and where you want to work
- Competitive pay rates; including enhanced pay for unsociable hours
- Paid annual leave
- NHS pension scheme
- A fast-track recruitment process if you move to a substantive role
- Opportunities to work in different wards and departments, including community, dental and specialist services
- Access to Services, such as those provided by our Staff Wellbeing Team
- Ability to book your shifts from home using our online portal
- Option to block-book shifts in a set period
- SMS notifications of shift availability
- Access to staff newsletters and bulletins
- Eligible for various local and national discounts which are available to NHS staff
- Free uniform, where applicable
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
We require reliable, enthusiastic and motivated Housekeeping Assistants to join our bank. Bank shifts will be predominately at Hexham General Hospital or The Northumbria at Cramlington.
The role is to support high standards of care to patients accessing our services. You will need to embrace our trust values, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and have a flexible approach to your work.
About us
This is a great opportunity to work in a flexible way with one of the country's top performing trusts, twice rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission.
Northumbria Healthcare covers a large geographical area, providing safe and high-quality care in both hospital and community settings. As such we need to be able to respond quickly to meet demands caused by an increase in patient activity, staff holidays or illness.
This is where our staff bank plays a vital role, providing service support 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. The bank is not just for doctors and nurses, we cater for all staff groups including AHPS, nursing support roles, administrative staff, facilities staff and more.
There are many reasons why people join the staff bank, some to supplement earnings, or to work around commitments such as childcare or studying, while others may wish to develop their skills and work experience. So, if having the flexibility to pick and choose your hours is important, then this may be your opportunity. To find out more about the benefits of working on the bank visit our website www.yournorthumbriacareer.co.uk/staff-bank
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
319-8371384JA
Job locations
Hexham
Hexham
NE46 1QJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role includes:
- General housekeeping duties for the ward and other areas as designated by the Ward Manager, Sister/Charge Nurse, or bleep holder, or Senior Nurse/Modern Matron.
- The main elements of the role are ensuring the delivery of cleaning, catering minor maintenance, administrative and other specified tasks to meet individual patient needs as determined by the ward manager.
- The post holder will be required to monitor quality standards and report deficiencies and take appropriate action.
Job responsibilities
The role includes:
- General housekeeping duties for the ward and other areas as designated by the Ward Manager, Sister/Charge Nurse, or bleep holder, or Senior Nurse/Modern Matron.
- The main elements of the role are ensuring the delivery of cleaning, catering minor maintenance, administrative and other specified tasks to meet individual patient needs as determined by the ward manager.
- The post holder will be required to monitor quality standards and report deficiencies and take appropriate action.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Awareness of good hygiene standards
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Must be able to demonstrate the English language proficiency level required for this post
- Knowledge of cleaning products
Desirable
- NVQ level 1 or 2
Qualifications
Essential
- Awareness of good hygiene standards
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Must be able to demonstrate the English language proficiency level required for this post
- Knowledge of cleaning products
Desirable
- NVQ level 1 or 2
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hexham
Hexham
NE46 1QJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hexham
Hexham
NE46 1QJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Matron
Kim Minnis
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
319-8371384JA
Job locations
Hexham
Hexham
NE46 1QJ
United Kingdom
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