Housekeeper - NICU | University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	25 February 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£24,465 pa
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	27 March 2026
Location:	Bristol, BS2 8EG
Company:	University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7796285/387-WC6285-MF

Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team as a Housekeeper. You will work alongside another Housekeeper to ensure a clean, safe and comfortable environment and act as a focal point for non-clinical tasks. You will co-ordinate the delivery of ward stores and cleaning. Support the Technician to co-ordinate and oversee maintenance and repairs, together with other specified tasks to meet the needs of the ward. The role involves great team working alongside the NICU team, support services, facilities and other departments.

The Post Holder will: -

·Work as an integral part of the ward team.

·Ensure a clean, safe and comfortable environment and act as a focal point for non-clinical tasks.

·Co-ordinate the delivery of ward stores and cleaning.

·Support the Unit Technician to co-ordinate and oversee maintenance and repairs, together with other specified tasks to meet the needs of the ward.

·Work closely with support services, Facilities Management, and other departments as necessary.

Please see the Job Description for more information.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Cleaning:

· To assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning to manufacturers guidance.

· To ensure spot cleaning and spillages are dealt with swiftly and efficiently by domestic staff, identifying any problems with cleanliness.

· To ensure the ward is safe and tidy at all times, e.g. remove clutter, tidy areas and ensure signs are in place.

· To support cleaning & maintain upkeep of patient areas.

· To ensure specialist cleaning of surfaces and furnishings.

· To ensure isolation nursing areas are cleaned appropriately.

Maintain the Environment:

· To carry out monitoring of service delivery, especially related to cleaning, Temperature monitoring, water flushing and monitoring at the agreed frequency.

· To inform the ward manager of outcomes of monitoring and agree actions plans, ensuring they are implemented.

· To carry out regular equipment monitoring in accordance with procedures

· To undertake onsite cleaning and handling of unit linen, patient clothing and developmental aids.

· To clean incubators and any other relevant patient equipment daily.

· To monitor the access and security, and use of premises and facilities.

· To ensure that patient and family space is respected

· To assist in maintaining the safety of people’s property and belongings

· To use communication skills to manage any aggressive and abusive behaviour.

· To ensure the safe storage of equipment and organisation of store rooms.

· To ensure repairs and maintenance to equipment and environment are carried out in line with Trust policy and Estates and MEMO procedure.

· To ensure that waste is managed correctly.

General:

· To ensure parents and visitors feel welcome, liaising with other staff as appropriate.

· To maintain and update records and information as required.

· To respond to requests for general information.

· To receive and pass on information to others, maintaining confidentiality.

· To take appropriate actions when hearing complaints or compliments.

· To assist with training of staff on ward housekeeping services.

Working Practices and Relationships:

· To ensure own actions reduce risks to health and safety and to promote a health & safety culture within the workplace.

· To respond to emergencies as appropriate.

· To maintain effective working relationships.

· To foster people’s equality, diversity and rights

· To provide effective customer service

· To maintain environmental food and personal hygiene

· To maintain complete confidentiality with regard to all patient issues.

Support of People:

· To ensure patients and families have adequate supplies to meet their basic needs.

· To ensure the ward has sufficient stock to meet patient and staff needs.

· To assist people with accessing and interpreting written information, e.g. leaflets, menus.

· To communicate effectively with people.


This advert closes on Sunday 8 Mar 2026

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