Job summary
We're looking for a motivated and compassionate Housekeeper to join our dedicated gynaecology & surgical ward team. In this vital role, you'll help create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

If you take pride in your work and want to make a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll do

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across wards and clinical areas
• Support infection prevention by following NHS cleaning protocols
• Work closely with clinical teams to ensure patient areas are safe and comfortable
• Provide a friendly, reassuring presence for patients and families

What we're looking for

• A positive, proactive approach
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to delivering excellent patient care

If you are considering applying for an internal secondment, please ensure you have discussed this with your line manager and obtained their support prior to submitting your application.

Please be aware that there is no guarantee that you will be released from your substantive post, so you should seek approval before applying as you are applying for a Secondment.

If you have any questions or require further guidance, please contact the Recruitment Team.

Main duties of the job
Detailed job description is attached to the advert.

To work as an integral part of the clinical ward team and take responsibility for the co-ordination of all patient facilities services in the ward area, ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment.

To ensure quality standards are maintained on the ward

To be responsible for sufficient stock levels on the ward

To ensure patient meals are delivered on time and patients individual needs are met

Involvement in monitoring the general ward environment and ensuring it is safe and tidy at all times

To ensure quality standards are maintained on the ward

To be responsible for sufficient stock levels on the ward

To ensure patient meals are delivered on time and patients individual needs are met

Involvement in monitoring the general ward environment and ensuring it is safe and tidy at all times

Closing date: 5th October 2026

Interview date: 19th October 2026

About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Details
Date posted: 28 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £25,272 a year pro rata pa
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 320-SURG-BUR-1456
Job locations: Queens Hospital, Belvedere Road, Burton-On-Trent, DE13 0RB, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship. Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

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Person Specification
Education & Training
Essential

• Basic Numeracy and Literacy to read a range of information
• NVQ Level 2 or willing to train towards in Housekeeping or Customer Care

Desirable

• Previous relevant experience gained in a health or social care setting

Skills & Ability
Essential

• Good communication skills with members of the public/patients/clients/service users.

Experience & Knowledge
Essential

• Ability to acquire knowledge and awareness of patient dietary requirements
• Basic knowledge of COSSH, Health and Safety Policies, Infection control and Waste Disposal Policies

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: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Queens Hospital, Belvedere Road, Burton-On-Trent, DE13 0RB, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Senior Sister
Susan Hawkins
susan.hawkins1@nhs.net
01283593079

Details
Date posted: 28 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £25,272 a year pro rata pa
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 320-SURG-BUR-1456
Job locations: Queens Hospital, Belvedere Road, Burton-On-Trent, DE13 0RB, United Kingdom

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