About this role
Job summary
Closing date: 30th May 2026
Shortlisting to commence: 31st May 2026
Interviews to take place: W/C 8th June 2026
Due to current Home Office Guidelines, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
The Housekeeper plays a vital role in supporting high-quality patient care by maintaining a clean, safe and well-organised ward environment.
We are looking for someone passionate about patient care, enthusiastic and proactive, able to use their initiative and work effectively within a multi-professional team.
You should be reliable, organised, detail-focused and committed to maintaining a positive, safe and respectful ward environment where patient dignity and confidentiality are always upheld.
This post is based across both Ward 6 and Ward 9, with three days worked on Ward 6 and two days on Ward 9 each week.
Main duties of the job
The role involves maintaining high cleaning standards across the wards, including routine and spot cleaning, monitoring overall cleanliness, and ensuring both general and specialist equipment are cleaned according to policy.It also requires strong ward organisation by keeping all areas tidy, removing clutter, restocking storage spaces, and maintaining notice boards and non-clinical areas to ensure the environment remains safe at all times.
Responsibilities include effective stock organisation, stock rotation, and timely ordering supplies to minimise waste and maintain availability. Catering support is provided by assisting the ward hostess and nursing staff during mealtimes. Equipment management duties involve logging defective items, arranging repairs, carrying out minor maintenance, and ensuring all equipment is safely stored and fully functional.
The role also covers correct disposal of clinical and domestic waste and linen, accurate record keeping for cleaning, repairs, audits, and equipment tracking, and offering respectful patient support while maintaining confidentiality and dignity.
Adherence to Trust health and safety procedures, infection-prevention standards, and incident reporting is essential, alongside active teamwork through liaison with senior staff, participation in ward meetings, and contributing to service improvements. Ongoing training and development are key components of the position.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
We value people We are one team We care We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information relating to this role, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Working in a patient environment
Desirable
Previous NHS Experience
Skills Essential
Excellent verbal and written communication skills Customer Care Skills Excellent telephone manner Ability to plan and manage own time
Desirable
Stock Control Experience
Knowledge Essential
Stock Control Experience IT Skills Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Desirable
I Proc experience / Knowledge of COSHH assessor
Qualifications Essential
Educated to GCSE standard or Equivalent
Values Essential
We are one team We care We value people
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 Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bradford Royal Infirmary
Smith Lane
Bradford
BD9 6DA
Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)