Band 2 Housekeeper | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A world-leading cancer care provider is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Housekeeper for their Children and Young Peoples’ Daycare and Outpatients Department. This part-time position helps maintain a clean and safe environment for young patients. Responsibilities include coordinating services, delivering cleaning, and welcoming visitors. Applicants should have good communication and organizational skills to effectively support the department's needs. Join a dedicated team committed to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Keen to work with a team to support the department.
• Ability to maintain a clean and safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient facilities/services in the ward area.
• Deliver cleaning, catering and minor maintenance.
• Monitor quality standards and rectify deficiencies.
• Welcome and guide visitors on arrival to the ward.
• Maintain paper-based records and information.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

About the Department

Come join our team in Children and Young Peoples’ Daycare and Outpatients Department. Our busy CYP Daycare and Outpatients sees over 6000 thousand patients a year, requiring systemic anti‑cancer therapy, radiotherapy and supportive care, delivered by our team. The age range of our patients is 1 to 24 year old, making CYPDU a unique unit at the Royal Marsden Hospital.

Role Overview

The Children and Young People’s day unit is looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Housekeeper to join our team. This is a part time position to help support the department with housekeeping duties. The post holder will be required to work from Monday to Friday (No weekends, no bank holiday).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient facilities/services in the ward area and ensure a clean, safe and comfortable environment.
• Deliver cleaning, catering and minor maintenance, together with other specified tasks to meet individual patient needs, as determined by the ward sister/charge nurse.
• Monitor quality standards and rectify deficiencies.
• Receive, welcome and guide visitors on arrival to the ward, liaising with other staff as appropriate.
• Maintain and update paper‑based records and information as required, e.g. menus, requisition books.
• Respond to requests for general information.
• Receive and pass on information to others, maintaining confidentiality.
• Handle complaints and take appropriate action.
• Assist with training of staff involved with ward housekeeping services, ensuring required standards are achieved.

Qualifications

We are looking for a person who is keen to work with our team, who has good communication skills and organisation skills to ensure the smooth running of the Unit.

About the Employer

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world‑leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Dec 2025