House Keeper | North Bristol NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 30 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,465 per annum (FTE) or pro-rata for part time roles |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 29 April 2026 |
| Location: | Bristol, BS10 5NB |
| Company: | North Bristol NHS |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7877181/339-ASCR7181-CCC |
Summary
The post holder will work as an integral part of the ward team. He/she will assist in the coordination of all patient facilities/services in the ward area and to ensure a clean, safe and
comfortable environment.
The main elements of the role are ensuring the delivery of cleaning, catering and minor
maintenance, together with other specified tasks to meet patient needs, as determined by the
Supervisory Sister.
The post holder will work closely with contractors and support services departments as directed
by the Supervisory Sister. He/she will assist in maintaining quality standards and rectify
deficiencies.
• Prepare and serve patient breakfasts (e.g., cereals, toast) around 07:00.
• Distribute/collect patient menus for lunch/supper, checking for bed changes and new admissions. Lunch menus must be collected by 09:00.
• Liaise with Catering for lunch and supper delivery; assist delivering trays.
• Conduct mid-morning/afternoon tea/refreshment rounds (at least 7 drinks must be offered per day).
• Provide drinks as requested, ensuring fresh water is available at the bedside (unless advised otherwise).
• Collect used meal trays, cutlery and crockery promptly.
• Maintain ward pantry cleanliness and ensure fridge temperatures are correct.
• Stock Rotation (FIFO): Always practice "First In, First Out" when managing food supplies. Check expiry dates carefully and rotate stock to use older items first (critical for milk, bread, and nutritional supplements).
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognized center of excellence in a range of services and major specialties and we are part of the Bristol NHS Group.
Recognized as the Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff at the Nursing Times Workforce Summit and Awards 2025, our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organization and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Housekeeping involves a large amount of essential but often invisible work. Cleaning cupboards, shelves, and trolleys; keeping pantries organised; restocking PPE; maintaining the nutritional drinks fridge; and decluttering the ward all require continuity and time. These tasks only become noticeable when they stop being done, which is why they must be protected within the daily workload. Housekeepers support the clinical team by taking responsibility for the non-clinical routines that allow nurses and HCAs to devote time to patient care.
This advert closes on Monday 13 Apr 2026