Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 15 hours per week
- Job ref
- 425-25-7674677
- Employer
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Sheffield
- Salary
- £24,465 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/02/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Housekeeper
NHS AfC: Band 2
Job overview
Permanent | Part Time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and hard-working individuals to join our Emergency Department team as a Housekeeper.
Our Emergency Department and Acute Assessment Unit is a busy, fast-paced environment, caring for children up to 16 years old with acute medical needs and/or injuries. The Housekeeper role is vital to the smooth running of the department, supporting the nursing team with essential non-clinical tasks.
About You
- Flexibility during the working week, including some weekends.
- Functional English and maths qualification or equivalent To have good communication skills: verbal and written
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent care for patients and families.
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Nurse some of your responsibilities will include:
- Ensure high standards of cleanliness across patient and non-patient areas.
- Monitor and maintain stock levels, ordering supplies as required.
- Collect and deliver pharmacy items and patient food/snack boxes.
- Provide patients with drinks and snacks as requested.
- Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to support excellent patient care.
- Liaise with Estates and Facilities teams to coordinate services and resolve issues promptly.
- Monitor quality standards, report deficiencies, and take appropriate action.
- Adapt the environment to meet diverse and special needs in partnership with staff and families.
- Support clinical teams in a non-clinical capacity to enhance patient experience.
- Carry out specific tasks for individual patient needs as directed by the nurse in charge.
Working for our organisation
At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children’s Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We’re proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children’s as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire — in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we’re excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts — helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 roles.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Must undertake training of the post
- Functional English and maths qualification or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Customer care hygiene qualifications at intermediate level
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in customer care
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with children and their families with health care needs
- Experience in customer care
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Functional English and maths qualification or equivalent
- Family Friendly Environment
- Maintaining a safe environment
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Infection Control
- Knowledge of Health and Safety
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- To have good communication skills: verbal and written Physical ability to perform the duties of the post Commitment to: Caring environment. Safe working Enthusiastic, approachable and friendly Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and independently Motivated to undertake further training
Desirable criteria
- Domestic Skills Food Handling Skills Clerical Skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Julie Parker
- Job title
- Lead Nurse ED
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0114 3058180
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