Housekeeper

Job Description

Overview

Ward 2 is currently seeking a Housekeeper. Housekeepers help make sure that hospital wards and other settings are clean, safe and attractive places for patients and staff. As a Housekeeper you will lead ward services, such as catering, cleaning, equipment and supplies. The work can include talking to and reassuring patients, ordering ward stock, whilst keeping the ward clean and tidy. The serving and clearing away of meals is part of this role, along with preparing snacks and drinks. Reporting faults and undertaking clerical and administration tasks are also an essential part of the role. A Housekeeper plays a pivotal part within our ward team. You will work under the direction of the Senior Charge Nurse and you will also work closely with domestic, catering and linen services as well as nursing staff and clinical support staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead ward services, including catering, cleaning, equipment and supplies.
• Interact with patients, reassure them, and respond to their needs.
• Order ward stock and maintain supplies.
• Serve and clear away meals; prepare snacks and drinks.
• Report faults and undertake clerical and administrative tasks.

Requirements / Qualifications

Housekeepers need to be physically fit for lifting, moving and cleaning. They also need to work as part of a team, be friendly and caring, understanding of patient’s needs, able to take responsibility for their own work, have health and safety awareness, be flexible/adaptable and able to follow instructions and procedures. Excellent organisational and communication skills are essential.

Support and compliance

A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visas and Immigration Service. As part of pre-employment checks NHS Scotland Boards will check entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through routes including visa types as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. See GOV.UK for more information. It is essential that you have checked you have the right to work or that the post would be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application.

Employee support

We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Additional information

NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.

• Reference: 248707
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Posted On: 26 May 2026
• Closing Date: 05/06/2026
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