# EOC Wards Housekeeper > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/eoc-wards-housekeeper/91e45398-6991-497e-a489-8cf04ef05457 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/eoc-wards-housekeeper/91e45398-6991-497e-a489-8cf04ef05457.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust - **Town:** Harrow - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £30,142 Inclusive of HCAS pro rata - per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 22.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-05T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-22T09:01:45.475Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Park_Royal_London/London_North_West_University_Healthcare_NHS_Trust/Housekeeper/Housekeeper-v7940800 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7940800?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The post holder will play a vital role in supporting the smooth and efficient running of the Elective Orthopaedic Centre (EOC) Wards by maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. The Housekeeper will contribute to infection prevention and control by ensuring high standards of cleanliness are maintained, managing ward supplies, and providing hospitality support. By supporting the clinical team with non-clinical duties, the post holder will help promote patient comfort, dignity, and a positive overall experience. General Information - The post holder is expected to adhere to Trust policies, procedures, and guidelines at all times. - Duties may vary depending on the needs of the service, but the overall purpose of the role will remain consistent. - Training will be provided as required to ensure compliance with mandatory standards. Key Working Relationships - Nursing and Clinical Staff - Patients and Relatives - Procurement Team - Facilities & Domestic Services Teams - Catering and Linen Services - Estates and Maintenance Teams ### Main duties of the job Main Duties and Responsibilities - Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for patients, visitors and staff in accordance with NHS infection prevention and control standards. - Maintain the cleanliness of clinical areas, utility/store rooms, and staff areas, following agreed schedules and protocols. - Support with ordering, receiving and safe storage of supplies such as linen, ward stock and cleaning materials. - Ensure the units are well stocked with essential items (e.g., hand sanitiser, gloves, aprons, paper towels, bed linen etc). - Work closely with the nursing and ward team to maintain high standards of patient comfort, dignity and confidentiality. - Report any faults, hazards, maintenance issues or concerns promptly to the appropriate staff. - Provide a friendly, helpful and professional service to patients and visitors, supporting the delivery of excellent patient care. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To view the responsibilities, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification . ## Job Details The post holder will play a vital role in supporting the smooth and efficient running of the Elective Orthopaedic Centre (EOC) Wards by maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. The Housekeeper will contribute to infection prevention and control by ensuring high standards of cleanliness are maintained, managing ward supplies, and providing hospitality support. By supporting the clinical team with non-clinical duties, the post holder will help promote patient comfort, dignity, and a positive overall experience. General Information Key Working Relationships ## Job Description Main Duties and Responsibilities ## Responsibilities To view the responsibilities, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification . ## Person Specification ### Skills and behaviours **Essential** - Ability to follow policies and procedures accurately - Good interpersonal and communication skills - IT Literate - Ability to work independently to carry out delegated tasks - Demonstrates the HEART Values **Desirable** - Understands own boundaries and when to escalate to senior staff ### Knowledge and experience **Essential** - Knowledge of Health & Safety guidelines (safe working practices) - Knowledge of Infection Prevention Control practices (e.g. hygiene, cleaning standards etc.) - Knowledge of diversity issues and ability to work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds **Desirable** - Worked within a hospital or healthcare environment ## Documents - [jd (pdf, 336.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10319463) - [heart values (pdf, 158.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2615) - [guidance for applying (pdf, 914.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1549) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.