Emergency Floor Housekeeper

Company: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
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Location: Maidstone
Job Description:

The postholder will be responsible for the co‑ordination of all patient equipment and supplies in the department area and ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment.

  • They will work independently but as an integral part of the A&E team and will be required to work closely with contractors and support service departments ensuring the delivery of stocks, equipment and minor maintenance.
  • He/she will monitor quality standards, report deficiencies and take appropriate action.
  • They will have systems for accurate record keeping; this will include the maintenance of documentation and inputting of data.

Key areas of responsibility

  • Patients and their relatives/friends
  • Members of the multidisciplinary teams
  • Support services, i.e portering and cleaning, suppliers etc
  • To be flexible in working practices to meet the needs of the service.
  • Patient / client care (both direct & indirect)
  • To monitor all equipment in the department against agreed standards and policy including specialist equipment.
  • Be responsible for utilising the computer order system to ensure adequate stock in the department, and be responsible for raising orders when required for new equipment
  • Independently take appropriate action to deal with any repairs to equipment that is required.
  • In conjunction with the multi professional teams

The postholder will be responsible for the co‑ordination of all patient equipment and supplies in the department area and ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment.

  • They will work independently but as an integral part of the A&E team and will be required to work closely with contractors and support service departments ensuring the delivery of stocks, equipment and minor maintenance.
  • He/she will monitor quality standards, report deficiencies and take appropriate action.
  • They will have systems for accurate record keeping; this will include the maintenance of documentation and inputting of data.

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

  • As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
  • We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
  • We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

  • We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
  • As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
  • Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

  • Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
  • Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
  • Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

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Posted: September 5th, 2026