Housekeeper

Housekeeper The closing date is 01 December 2025 The community In-Patients service is based across four hospital locations in Cambridgeshire, Brookfields Hospital in Cambridge, Princess of Wales in Ely, North Cambridgeshire Hospital in Wisbech, and ICU based at City Care Centre, Peterborough. These four units provide rehabilitation to patients after prolonged periods of care in acute hospitals or whilst recovering from physical injuries. The multidisciplinary rehabilitation team delivers programmes of care to help people recover from their injuries, whilst helping them prepare to return to normal living, or make a smooth transition to long term, palliative or residential care. This vacancy will be based at Cambridge Rehab Unit, Brookfields Hospital. Main duties of the job Key Responsibilities Prepare patients and their environment for meals. Assist with serving meals and drinks. Ordering diets using the patients care plan under the direction of the Professional Staff. Clean and make good patient dining areas after mealtimes. Observing patients and reporting changes to professional staff. Maintain a hygienic and safe kitchen environment. Clean and tidy patients' lockers and bed tables. Carry out general light cleaning duties as necessary to maintain a high standard of hygiene, comfort and safety. Assist in removing used clinical waste bags according to infection control policy. Report equipment faults and defects. Escorting patients as delegated. About us Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life. Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development. To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under‑represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities. Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process. Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications. For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities Prepare patients and their environment for meals. Assist with serving meals and drinks. Clean and make good patient dining areas after mealtimes. Observing patients and reporting changes to professional staff. Maintain a hygienic and safe kitchen environment. Carry out general light cleaning duties as necessary to maintain a high standard of hygiene, comfort, and safety. Report equipment faults and defects. To attend all relevant mandatory training as and when required to do so. To comply with all relevant Trust policies, procedures, and guidelines, including those relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Confidentiality of Information and to be aware of any changes in these. To be aware of the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients/ clients, visitors, and staff. Person Specification Education / Qualifications Basic understanding of food handling and hygiene. Food handling and hygiene course. Experience Experience of working in a customer facing role. Experience of working in a ward environment. Experience of basic food preparation and serving. Skills & Abilities willingness to use computer with relevant training. Ability to work flexibly as part of a team. Basic knowledge of balanced nutrition and hydration. Basic knowledge of infection control. Understanding the principle of patient care. Knowledge of special diets. 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. Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr