Housekeeping Assistant

Overview

The Housekeeping Department plays a crucial role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and infection control throughout our hospitals and community sites. As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will join a dedicated team to provide a safe and welcoming environment for patients, visitors and staff. The role is based at Guy's Hospital, St Thomas’ Hospital and various community sites.

• Provide essential and efficient housekeeping services to designated areas.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to patients, visitors and staff.
• Work flexibly across a range of shifts, including evenings, weekends and covering annual leave or staff absences.
• Provide support to clinical and other areas on short notice, when required.
• Work as part of a large and diverse team, communicating effectively with colleagues.
• Carry out all tasks with a great attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

• Previous housekeeping experience in a facilities environment.
• Strong organisational skills and an eye for detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to support other areas on short notice.

The role involves shift work, including evenings and weekends. Flexibility and the ability to cover staff absences or annual leave are essential.

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We are committed to ensuring that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity, paternity or marital/civil partnership. Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability and we can make reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the application process.

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Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.