Housekeeper - Surgical Ambulatory Emergency Care Unit | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,465 per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | Blackburn, BB2 3HH |
| Company: | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7762393/435-S182-25-A |
Summary
Band 2 Housekeeper on Surgical Ambulatory Emergency Care Unit (SAECU), also providing daily support to our sister ward The Emergency Surgical Unit (C22).The post holder will provide non-clinical support to the unit team carrying out tasks assigned to the individual under the supervision of Registered Nurses on SAECU and ESU.
The essence of the role is to assist in maintaining as safe and clean working environment for patients and staff, to support the nutritional needs of patients by supporting the ordering of non-clinical supplies, and to ensure that stocks and supplies are kept at adequate levels within the ward environment.
The post holder will have autonomy in the reporting of faults and the initiation of works as required ensuring safe and smooth running of the Ward. The post holder will attend necessary meetings, feeding back relevant information, action within own scope and share responsibilities with Senior staff to enable them to delegate to the appropriate person.
Ensuring the smooth daily running of patient services like meal and drink provision
Keeping stocks up to date on the ward
General housekeeping duties on the ward, maintaining appropriate storage and cleanliness of all equipment and furnishings
Ordering non clinical supplies
Talking to and reassuring patient's
Reporting faults
Clerical and Admin tasks including Audits each month
Receiving Visitors to the unit
We are a small, close knit team who triage, assess and treat emergency surgical patients across 5 different specialties.
We have a keen focus on staff development and support, this is reinforced by our vision and values and well team
We are a friendly and diverse team that has many years of experience in the care setting
Band 2 Housekeeper on SAECU and ESU. The post holder will provide non-clinical support to the unit team carrying out tasks assigned to the individual under the supervision of Registered Nurses on SAECU and ESU.
The essence of the role is to assist in maintaining as safe and clean working environment for patients and staff, to support the nutritional needs of patients by supporting the ordering of non-clinical supplies, and to ensure that stocks and supplies are kept at adequate levels within the ward environment.
The post holder will have autonomy in the reporting of faults and the initiation of works as required ensuring safe and smooth running of the Ward. The post holder will attend necessary meetings, feeding back relevant information, action within own scope and share responsibilities with Senior staff to enable them to delegate to the appropriate person.
This advert closes on Monday 2 Feb 2026