Senior Housekeeper

Job Summary 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. Working across several locations across Shropshire (vehicle provided) cleaning various offices, clinics and medical practices, so a driving licence is essential. Main Duties 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: Ward based catering duties to ensure in conjunction with nursing staff that service users are provided with appropriate meals. Regenerate food, probe, record temperature of food and serve. Ensure that meals are served in a presentable and timely manner and appropriate cutlery and condiments are supplied. Assist to ensure dining room area is ready for service and cleared afterward. Record waste levels at end of service. Clean regeneration trolley. About Us 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) Details Date posted: 25 November 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 2 Salary: £24,465 a year per annum Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time Reference number: 301-BK-25-7338886-A Job locations:The Redwoods Centre,Somerby Drive, Bicton Heath,Shrewsbury, Shropshire,SY3 8DS Person Specification Essential Qualifications & Training Willing to complete all in-house training necessary to own role Desirable Qualifications & Training Basic food hygiene certificate Willing to undertake training work towards a qualification to fulfil the role, e.g. diploma level 2 (NVQ) relevant to the post, BICS (British Institute of Cleaning Science) Essential Experience Demonstrable experience to carry out duties to the required standard Valid driving licence Desirable Experience Experience of working in the NHS Computer literate Experience in food preparation and handling Manual handling experience Essential Skills, Knowledge & Abilities 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 Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation TrustThe Redwoods Centre,Somerby Drive, Bicton Heath,Shrewsbury, Shropshire,SY3 8DSWebsite: https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab) #J-18808-Ljbffr