Housekeeper

Housekeeper

The closing date is 07 April 2026

Choose one of the following work hours: 15 00, 16 00 or 16 30, Monday to Friday. Only apply if you can work all five days.

Housekeepers provide a comprehensive catering service at ward level, including serving patient meals and beverages, washing up and general cleaning of the ward kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare ward food trolleys for meal service and deliver the food service trolley to wards.
• Assist nursing staff during managed meal times with portioning and plating food from the food trolley at ward level.
• Provide catering related duties such as making toast, setting up and distributing patient beverages.
• Prepare and deliver ward stores and supplies to departments.
• Ensure safe, secure and hygienic storage of stocks at ward or department level, for example cleaning chemicals, consumables, dry and refrigerated food items, and equipment.
• Ensure safe disposal and packaging of waste in accordance with NHS policy (clinical waste, household waste).
• Report faults and failures of electrical equipment or building fabric to the relevant team (Team Leader or Ward Manager).
• Complete all working schedules and relevant paperwork accurately and within given timelines.
• Follow all guidance and procedures relating to Healthcare Associated Infection to ensure safety and prevent the spread of infection.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Demonstrate courteous behaviour.
• Work with the department on performance and development reviews.
• Work with policies and procedures of NHS Portsmouth and the department.
• Occasionally be asked to work in other areas of the facilities service after appropriate training and support.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications are necessary; training will be provided.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently.
• Ability to respond constructively to unpredictable situations.
• Remain calm, focused and able to cope with work under pressure.

Hours of work

• Please advise the hours you are interested in.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check.

About us

Equans is working in partnership with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. The Trust is committed to driving excellence in care for patients and communities and was rated good by the Care Quality Commission in 2020. It has been ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation.

The Trust's main hub is the QAH, a large hospital on the south coast. With more than 8,000 staff, the Trust serves a population of 675,000 people across South East Hampshire.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

Employer name

Equans Working with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust