Job summary
We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Estates & Facilities Team as a Housekeeper, working the rota pattern outlined below:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Week 1
Off
Off
Working
Working
Working
Off
Off
Week 2
Working
Working
Off
Off
Off
Working
Working
Could this be you?
- Do you want to work for a friendly, ambitious NHS organisation?
- Do you enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same?
- Do you have experience of, or an interest in, the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2021?
If so, we'd love to hear from you. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and offer a supportive, inclusive working environment where everyone has the opportunity to develop and succeed. In return, you'll benefit from excellent training and development opportunities, career progression pathways, enhanced pay rates, NHS Pension Scheme membership, Blue Light Card discounts, and a wide range of additional employee benefits.
If this sounds like the role for you, please take a look at the job description and submit your application. We look forward to receiving your application.
Closing Date: 28th September 2026
Shortlisting Date: w/c 29th September 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
- To provide an effective and efficient food and beverage service in linewith Food Safety and Hygiene legislation and Improving the PatientExperience (ItPE) protocols.
- To provide an effective and efficient cleaning service in line with NHSNational Standards Cleanliness 2021.
- To meet the requirements of patients, service users, staff, and visitorsto maintain and provide a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
- To work between two BDCFT Hospitals (Lynfield Mount & Airedale Centre for Mental Health.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship set by the Home Office and the skilled worker visa occupation list.
If you are currently a visa holder and your visa status expires, we may be required to terminate your employment in compliance with immigration regulations.
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefitsincluding :
Increase mileage rates for >4500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plusmany more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported toparticipatein training and toidentifyand implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date ifa sufficient number ofapplications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work andresidein the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond theexpirationof your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential youmaintainthe legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visaexpiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, mayimpactyour eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work statusimmediatelyand to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visain a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work andresidein the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond theexpirationof your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential youmaintainthe legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visaexpiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, mayimpactyour eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work statusimmediatelyand to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visain a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of cleanliness standards within a healthcare environment
- Understanding of COSHH
Desirable
- Awareness of food service environment standards
- Basic knowledge of I.T systems e.g. word outlook
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 Certificate in Food Safety (or willing to work towards during 6-month probationary period)
- Allergen Level 2 Certification (or willing to work towards during 6-month probationary period)
Desirable
- NVQ Level 1 in Cleaning and Support Services or equivalent experience
- NVQ Level 2 in Cleaning and Support Services or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of either food service or cleaning within a healthcare environment
- Understanding the importance of health & safety
Desirable
- Experience of working in a food service environment
- Experience of working in a customer service environment
- Experience of using industrial cleaning equipment
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of cleanliness standards within a healthcare environment
- Understanding of COSHH
Desirable
- Awareness of food service environment standards
- Basic knowledge of I.T systems e.g. word outlook
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 Certificate in Food Safety (or willing to work towards during 6-month probationary period)
- Allergen Level 2 Certification (or willing to work towards during 6-month probationary period)
Desirable
- NVQ Level 1 in Cleaning and Support Services or equivalent experience
- NVQ Level 2 in Cleaning and Support Services or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of either food service or cleaning within a healthcare environment
- Understanding the importance of health & safety
Desirable
- Experience of working in a food service environment
- Experience of working in a customer service environment
- Experience of using industrial cleaning equipment
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.
