North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1 st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
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Job overview
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.
Main duties of the job
- 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 asks.
- 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.
Working for our organisation
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. 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.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy
Training & Education
- GCSE A-C English or equivalent eg certificate in adult literacy level 2
- GCSE A-C Maths or equivalent eg certificate in numeracy level 1
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- IT Skills, basic word, email, keyboard skills, data collection, MS office
- MS office Ability to successfully complete any required training programme and a willingness to continue learning
- Knowledge and experience of Cleaning and basic COSH practices.
Experience
- Experience in a health & social care setting
- Good working knowledge of Health & Safety
Personal Skills
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and other members of staff
- Ability to work effectively in a team and contribute to that team
- Able to respond well to instruction, to work unsupervised and maintain good time management
- Flexible and reliable
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
- 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 to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
- The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support – developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
- BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
- To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
- If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.
- The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
- By applying for this post, you are agreeing to Bristol NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
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