Bank Housekeeper
| Posting date: | 30 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £12.60 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £12.60 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 February 2026 |
| Location: | Yeovil, BA20 2HU |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | B0386-26-0001 |
Summary
Cleaning Responsibilities Follow NHS cleaning standards and colourcoding rules, and keep uptodate records. Clean all areas of the hospice according to set schedules and record what youve done. Use cleaning equipment safely and effectively. Make sure all cleaning equipment is cleaned after use and stored safely. Use cleaning chemicals correctly by following the manufacturers instructions. Report any broken equipment and take it out of use using the Estates defect log. Refill items like soap, paper towels and toilet rolls when needed. Keep track of cleaning supplies, order more when required, check deliveries, and record them properly. Respond quickly and accurately to requests for cleaning. Always respect the dignity and privacy of patients. Work both independently and as part of the team. Organise your workload well and prioritise tasks to support the service. Show empathy for hospice work and care genuinely for patients, families, visitors, and staff. Help train new staff and offer support as a mentor. Take care of your own safety and others safety when using equipment or moving items. Correctly handle and dispose of waste, including hazardous, domestic, recycling and confidential waste, following Department of Health and hospice policies. Report incidents, near misses, and accidents using the electronic reporting system. Infection Control Always follow infection control rules and be familiar with the relevant policies and guidance. Complete the required infection control training for your role. Always use the National Colour Coding Scheme to prevent crosscontamination and infection. Education and Training Complete all mandatory training for your job. Be willing to take part in any other training the hospice provides to improve your skills and knowledge. Other Responsibilities Read and follow all hospice policies. Respect peoples rights, beliefs, and personal choices. Value diversity and treat everyone as an individual. Be able to look after your own emotional wellbeing and cope with the emotional demands of working in a hospice. The job can be physically demanding, especially when certain areas need to be cleaned quickly. If the role requires you to travel, youll need business car insurance in order to claim mileage. The postholder will have the chance to build strong working relationships with the hotel services team, hospice staff, and volunteers. They will also work closely with the Yeovil Hospital Oncology Team, along with other hospice staff and volunteers.