Job Description
Job Summary
• This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
BCHC is looking to hire a new housekeeper to join its housekeeping team at Moseley Hall Hospital. The position will be for 20 hours a week working evening shifts Monday to Thursday.
Main duties of the job
The Housekeeper will work within the Trust Facilities Management structure to ensure that the housekeeping service supports clinical colleagues.
Key Areas Of Responsibility Will Be As Follows
To ensure the environment is cleaned in line with national cleaning standards.
• Deliver meal/beverage service
• Cleaning medical/hard equipment.
• Manage linen quality.
• Report maintenance issues
The housekeeper will enhance the patient's experience by ensuring that the clinical environment is presented and maintained in a way which maximises the patient's sense of comfort, safety and well-being.
About Us
IMPORTANT
• Please ensure you check yourTRAC account regularlyas this is how we will communicate with you during the shortlisting and selection process.
• Please ensure all sections of the application form are completed fully. Please particularly ensure that you provide full details of all referees including BUSINESS EMAIL ADDRESS, telephone contact details and postal address
Be Part of Our Team...
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people, parents and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.
If you want to 'Be Part of Our Team' and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for better care and healthier communities, we want to hear from you.
Date posted
31 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
820-XXXXXX-COR
Job locations
Moseley Hall Hospital
Alcester Road
Birmingham
B13 8JL
Job Description
Job responsibilities
• Responsible for the safe and effective delivery of the housekeeping/catering service.
• Undertake scheduled cleaning tasks, including the cleaning of clinical equipment, as per schedules.
• Uphold all Infection Prevention and Control measures as required within the Trust.
• Ensuring that all domestic consumables are available at all times in the appropriate dispenser/holder.
• Undertake ad-hoc cleaning tasks as required by the Senior Housekeeper or nursing staff.
• Undertake catering tasks as per the work schedule ensuring that all Food Hygiene and Health & Safety Legislation is adhered to.
• Ensuring that the day room and dining areas are kept clean and presentable for patients and visitors.
• Ensure that there are sufficient ingredients for beverages, ward provisions, snack boxes and condiments available for use
• Assist with the curtain change programme.
• Report the need for any estates maintenance requests to the Senior Housekeeper.
• Identify areas for continuous improvement and liaising with the Senior Housekeeper to develop those improvements.
• Ensure close liaison and interfacing with the nursing staff to ensure there is a co-ordinated approach to the delivery of the housekeeping service.
• Responsible for ensuring that housekeeping tasks have been undertaken competently in order that the Trust performs well in internal and external audits.
• Responsible for ensuring any complaints received are relayed to the Senior Housekeeper and any adjustments or corrective actions are implemented.
Job description Job responsibilities
• Responsible for the safe and effective delivery of the housekeeping/catering service.
• Undertake scheduled cleaning tasks, including the cleaning of clinical equipment, as per schedules.
• Uphold all Infection Prevention and Control measures as required within the Trust.
• Ensuring that all domestic consumables are available at all times in the appropriate dispenser/holder.
• Undertake ad-hoc cleaning tasks as required by the Senior Housekeeper or nursing staff.
• Undertake catering tasks as per the work schedule ensuring that all Food Hygiene and Health & Safety Legislation is adhered to.
• Ensuring that the day room and dining areas are kept clean and presentable for patients and visitors.
• Ensure that there are sufficient ingredients for beverages, ward provisions, snack boxes and condiments available for use
• Assist with the curtain change programme.
• Report the need for any estates maintenance requests to the Senior Housekeeper.
• Identify areas for continuous improvement and liaising with the Senior Housekeeper to develop those improvements.
• Ensure close liaison and interfacing with the nursing staff to ensure there is a co-ordinated approach to the delivery of the housekeeping service.
• Responsible for ensuring that housekeeping tasks have been undertaken competently in order that the Trust performs well in internal and external audits.
• Responsible for ensuring any complaints received are relayed to the Senior Housekeeper and any adjustments or corrective actions are implemented.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
• Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate or willingness to complete within the first 12 weeks of employment
• Good basic education - Ability to read and write and numerical skills.
• NVQ Level 2 British Institute of Cleaning Science in Domestic Services
Experience Essential
• Good knowledge of Health and Safety including COSSH, Safe Systems of Cleaning Tasks.
• Excellent knowledge of Food Hygiene including temperature control and HACCP.
Desirable
• Relevant experience of working within a healthcare setting.
• Full knowledge of cleaning schedules.
Personal Qualities Essential
• Good communicator, to mix with a variety of people
• Flexible in working practices and hours
• Ability to be able to follow clear instructions
• Ability to show empathy and understanding of patient's needs
• Good understanding of policies and procedures
• To be proactive in ensuring effective relationships are maintained
• To work well and effectively in a team and alone
Other Essential
• To deliver the highest levels of customer service promoting a professional and caring manner
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
• Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate or willingness to complete within the first 12 weeks of employment
• Good basic education - Ability to read and write and numerical skills.
• NVQ Level 2 British Institute of Cleaning Science in Domestic Services
Experience Essential
• Good knowledge of Health and Safety including COSSH, Safe Systems of Cleaning Tasks.
• Excellent knowledge of Food Hygiene including temperature control and HACCP.
Desirable
• Relevant experience of working within a healthcare setting.
• Full knowledge of cleaning schedules.
Personal Qualities Essential
• Good communicator, to mix with a variety of people
• Flexible in working practices and hours
• Ability to be able to follow clear instructions
• Ability to show empathy and understanding of patient's needs
• Good understanding of policies and procedures
• To be proactive in ensuring effective relationships are maintained
• To work well and effectively in a team and alone
Other Essential
• To deliver the highest levels of customer service promoting a professional and caring manner
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1+75 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1+75 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT
Address
Moseley Hall Hospital
Alcester Road
Birmingham
B13 8JL
Employer's website
https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
• This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
BCHC is looking to hire a new housekeeper to join its housekeeping team at Moseley Hall Hospital. The position will be for 20 hours a week working evening shifts Monday to Thursday.
Main duties of the job
The Housekeeper will work within the Trust Facilities Management structure to ensure that the housekeeping service supports clinical colleagues.
Key Areas Of Responsibility Will Be As Follows
To ensure the environment is cleaned in line with national cleaning standards.
• Deliver meal/beverage service
• Cleaning medical/hard equipment.
• Manage linen quality.
• Report maintenance issues
The housekeeper will enhance the patient's experience by ensuring that the clinical environment is presented and maintained in a way which maximises the patient's sense of comfort, safety and well-being.
About Us
IMPORTANT
• Please ensure you check yourTRAC account regularlyas this is how we will communicate with you during the shortlisting and selection process.
• Please ensure all sections of the application form are completed fully. Please particularly ensure that you provide full details of all referees including BUSINESS EMAIL ADDRESS, telephone contact details and postal address
Be Part of Our Team...
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people, parents and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.
If you want to 'Be Part of Our Team' and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for better care and healthier communities, we want to hear from you.
Date posted
31 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
820-XXXXXX-COR
Job locations
Moseley Hall Hospital
Alcester Road
Birmingham
B13 8JL
Job Description
Job responsibilities
• Responsible for the safe and effective delivery of the housekeeping/catering service.
• Undertake scheduled cleaning tasks, including the cleaning of clinical equipment, as per schedules.
• Uphold all Infection Prevention and Control measures as required within the Trust.
• Ensuring that all domestic consumables are available at all times in the appropriate dispenser/holder.
• Undertake ad-hoc cleaning tasks as required by the Senior Housekeeper or nursing staff.
• Undertake catering tasks as per the work schedule ensuring that all Food Hygiene and Health & Safety Legislation is adhered to.
• Ensuring that the day room and dining areas are kept clean and presentable for patients and visitors.
• Ensure that there are sufficient ingredients for beverages, ward provisions, snack boxes and condiments available for use
• Assist with the curtain change programme.
• Report the need for any estates maintenance requests to the Senior Housekeeper.
• Identify areas for continuous improvement and liaising with the Senior Housekeeper to develop those improvements.
• Ensure close liaison and interfacing with the nursing staff to ensure there is a co-ordinated approach to the delivery of the housekeeping service.
• Responsible for ensuring that housekeeping tasks have been undertaken competently in order that the Trust performs well in internal and external audits.
• Responsible for ensuring any complaints received are relayed to the Senior Housekeeper and any adjustments or corrective actions are implemented.
Job description Job responsibilities
• Responsible for the safe and effective delivery of the housekeeping/catering service.
• Undertake scheduled cleaning tasks, including the cleaning of clinical equipment, as per schedules.
• Uphold all Infection Prevention and Control measures as required within the Trust.
• Ensuring that all domestic consumables are available at all times in the appropriate dispenser/holder.
• Undertake ad-hoc cleaning tasks as required by the Senior Housekeeper or nursing staff.
• Undertake catering tasks as per the work schedule ensuring that all Food Hygiene and Health & Safety Legislation is adhered to.
• Ensuring that the day room and dining areas are kept clean and presentable for patients and visitors.
• Ensure that there are sufficient ingredients for beverages, ward provisions, snack boxes and condiments available for use
• Assist with the curtain change programme.
• Report the need for any estates maintenance requests to the Senior Housekeeper.
• Identify areas for continuous improvement and liaising with the Senior Housekeeper to develop those improvements.
• Ensure close liaison and interfacing with the nursing staff to ensure there is a co-ordinated approach to the delivery of the housekeeping service.
• Responsible for ensuring that housekeeping tasks have been undertaken competently in order that the Trust performs well in internal and external audits.
• Responsible for ensuring any complaints received are relayed to the Senior Housekeeper and any adjustments or corrective actions are implemented.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
• Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate or willingness to complete within the first 12 weeks of employment
• Good basic education - Ability to read and write and numerical skills.
• NVQ Level 2 British Institute of Cleaning Science in Domestic Services
Experience Essential
• Good knowledge of Health and Safety including COSSH, Safe Systems of Cleaning Tasks.
• Excellent knowledge of Food Hygiene including temperature control and HACCP.
Desirable
• Relevant experience of working within a healthcare setting.
• Full knowledge of cleaning schedules.
Personal Qualities Essential
• Good communicator, to mix with a variety of people
• Flexible in working practices and hours
• Ability to be able to follow clear instructions
• Ability to show empathy and understanding of patient's needs
• Good understanding of policies and procedures
• To be proactive in ensuring effective relationships are maintained
• To work well and effectively in a team and alone
Other Essential
• To deliver the highest levels of customer service promoting a professional and caring manner
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
• Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate or willingness to complete within the first 12 weeks of employment
• Good basic education - Ability to read and write and numerical skills.
• NVQ Level 2 British Institute of Cleaning Science in Domestic Services
Experience Essential
• Good knowledge of Health and Safety including COSSH, Safe Systems of Cleaning Tasks.
• Excellent knowledge of Food Hygiene including temperature control and HACCP.
Desirable
• Relevant experience of working within a healthcare setting.
• Full knowledge of cleaning schedules.
Personal Qualities Essential
• Good communicator, to mix with a variety of people
• Flexible in working practices and hours
• Ability to be able to follow clear instructions
• Ability to show empathy and understanding of patient's needs
• Good understanding of policies and procedures
• To be proactive in ensuring effective relationships are maintained
• To work well and effectively in a team and alone
Other Essential
• To deliver the highest levels of customer service promoting a professional and caring manner
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1+75 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1+75 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT
Address
Moseley Hall Hospital
Alcester Road
Birmingham
B13 8JL
Employer's website
https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Band 2 Housekeeper position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Birmingham offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.
