Senior Housekeeper
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Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Senior Housekeeper
The closing date is 11 November 2026
Job summary
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn.
The Housekeeping staff provide a clean and safe environment to our patients, visitors and staff ensuring that a high standard of cleanliness in line with National Cleaning Standards, infection control and health and safety are met and maintained.
The post holder will be expected to work as part of the wider Housekeeping team, providing an integrated and flexible service, and as such may sometimes be required to undertake duties within other areas of the Hotel Services Department should the needs of the service demand it.
Main duties of the job
- 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:o Ward based catering duties to ensure in conjunction with nursing staff that service users are provided with appropriate mealso Regenerate food, probe, record temperature of food and serveo Ensure that meals are served in a presentable and timely manner and appropriate cutlery and condiments are suppliedo Assist to ensure dining room area is ready for service and cleared afterwardso Record waste levels at end of serviceo Clean regeneration trolley
About us
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
- Supporting your career development and progression
- Excellent NHS Pension scheme
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Options for flexible working
- Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
- If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
- Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
- Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
- Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
- Free car parking at all trust sites
- Free flu vaccinations every year
- Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum (pro-rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
301-IT-26- 7974739-C
Job locations
St Georges Hospital
Corporation Street
Stafford
ST16 3SR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To learn more about this varied and interesting role please see the full job description and person specification.
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To learn more about this varied and interesting role please see the full job description and person specification.
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Person Specification
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, eg 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
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, eg 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
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
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Georges Hospital
Corporation Street
Stafford
ST16 3SR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Georges Hospital
Corporation Street
Stafford
ST16 3SR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Assistant Facilities Manager
Sally Luke
03007907000
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum (pro-rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
301-IT-26- 7974739-C
Job locations
St Georges Hospital
Corporation Street
Stafford
ST16 3SR
United Kingdom
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