Job Description

We are looking for housekeepers to join our existing team. You would play a key role in making sure all areas of the hospital, including wards and all other areas, are kept to the highest standards of hygiene and appearance.
Are you keen, enthusiastic, adaptable, able to work as part of a team and looking for a new challenge that will make a difference for our patients, staff and visitors?
We currently have a range of exciting opportunities working in different areas across the hospital with a selection of part-time shift patterns available. These include mornings, afternoon, evening and night shifts as outline below:
Several posts and hours between 07.00 - 21.00
Please see the 'Housekeeping Vacancies' attachment for further details.
Main duties of the job

• Using a variety of modern and advanced cleaning equipment to make sure our wards and other patient areas are cleaned to the highest possible standards.
• Full range of cleaning duties including vacuuming, mopping and hydrogen peroxide vapour. All equipment used has been tested and chosen by existing housekeeping teams.
• Some roles may require the use of specialist personal protective equipment.
• Preparation and serving of patient meals and refreshments as part of a team.
• Following ward or department cleaning schedules.
• Diluting cleaning chemicals and following set procedures being mindful of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).
• Workload is flexible and locations can change per shift including between wards and non-ward areas.

Working as part of a team under minimal supervision once fully trained
About us
Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
Details
Date posted
23 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
xc2xa324,169 a year per annum, pro rata for part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
357-PR-192-25-QIA425
Job locations
Pilgrim Hospital
Sibsey Road
Boston
PE21 9QS
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you! Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• oBasic general secondary education in English and Maths
• oKnowledge of cleaning and COSHH
• Knowledge of food handling and food hygiene procedures

Desirable

• oNVQ Level 2 Support Services or equivalent
• oBasic Food Hygiene Certificate

Previous Experience
Essential

• oMust be able to demonstrate previous experience of housekeeping in a domestic environment

Desirable

• oCustomer Service training
• oKnowledge of/training in Moving/Handling techniques

Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes
Essential

• oBe able to demonstrate use of initiative in problem solving
• oBe able to demonstrate ability to prioritise tasks
• oDemonstrate understanding of/training in COSHH
• oBe able to demonstrate ability to work with minimum supervision
• oBe able to demonstrate a high standard of interpersonal skills
• oBe able to demonstrate a positive approach to team working and/or lone working.
• oBe able to demonstrate literacy, numeracy and comprehension of written instructions sufficient to follow instructions on cleaning chemical containers
• oAwareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda.
• oAbility to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework

Specific Requirements
Essential

• oBe able to demonstrate a flexible approach to changes in workload/duties/priorities
• oBe able to demonstrate the ability to react quickly sensitively to meet a wide range of differing needs

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• oBasic general secondary education in English and Maths
• oKnowledge of cleaning and COSHH
• Knowledge of food handling and food hygiene procedures

Desirable

• oNVQ Level 2 Support Services or equivalent
• oBasic Food Hygiene Certificate

Previous Experience
Essential

• oMust be able to demonstrate previous experience of housekeeping in a domestic environment

Desirable

• oCustomer Service training
• oKnowledge of/training in Moving/Handling techniques

Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes
Essential

• oBe able to demonstrate use of initiative in problem solving
• oBe able to demonstrate ability to prioritise tasks
• oDemonstrate understanding of/training in COSHH
• oBe able to demonstrate ability to work with minimum supervision
• oBe able to demonstrate a high standard of interpersonal skills
• oBe able to demonstrate a positive approach to team working and/or lone working.
• oBe able to demonstrate literacy, numeracy and comprehension of written instructions sufficient to follow instructions on cleaning chemical containers
• oAwareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda.
• oAbility to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework

Specific Requirements
Essential

• oBe able to demonstrate a flexible approach to changes in workload/duties/priorities
• oBe able to demonstrate the ability to react quickly sensitively to meet a wide range of differing needs