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Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a part time Housekeeper on our 7 East surgical ward. The successful post holder will be working 3 days a week on a Wednesday to Friday 07:30-15:30 to support the 7 East team.
Additionally the post holder will:
- To work as part of the clinical ward team, supporting a clean, safe and comfortable environment. • To share and receive routine information with the unit team regarding the patient’s day; cleaning, catering, supplies and patient discharges. Ensuring that work is planned in the most appropriate way to provide a high-quality patient focused service. • The post holder will be required to work closely with other facilities, departments and support services and will assist in monitoring quality standards, reporting deficiencies and taking appropriate action. • The post holder is expected to comply with Trust Infection Control Policies and conduct themselves at all times in such a manner as to minimise the risk of healthcare associated infection
Main duties of the job
- To work as part of the clinical ward team, supporting a clean, safe and comfortable environment. • To share and receive routine information with the unit team regarding the patient’s day; cleaning, catering, supplies and patient discharges. Ensuring that work is planned in the most appropriate way to provide a high-quality patient focused service. • The post holder will be required to work closely with other facilities, departments and support services and will assist in monitoring quality standards, reporting deficiencies and taking appropriate action. • The post holder is expected to comply with Trust Infection Control Policies and conduct themselves at all times in such a manner as to minimise the risk of healthcare associated infection
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for responsibilities of the role and candidate requirements respectively.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with the general public
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Good written and oral communication skills
- High standard of personal hygiene
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of food safety
Personal qualities and attributes
Essential
- Genuine interest in working in a healthcare setting
- Ability to form positive and constructive relationships and work as a team
- Ability to prioritise
Royal Free World Class Care Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust values
Education and professional qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education
Desirable
- • Basic food hygiene qualification (or willingness & ability to undertake and pass RIPH Foundation certificate in Food Hygiene and Safety)
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This advert is for Band 2 Housekeeper for 7 East with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £31,066 per annum inclusive of HCAS (pro rata). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Jul 2026.
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