Clinical Housekeeper

Integrated Care System; London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in London seeks a Clinical Housekeeper to join their Neonatal Team. Responsibilities include infection control and quality audits while ensuring high standards in patient services. Candidates should possess NVQ qualifications and experience in the NHS, with strong interpersonal skills. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from £29,651 to £31,312 per annum, including HCA.

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ 2 or 3 or equivalent training.
• Training in Infection Control is required.
• Previous NHS experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor infection control standards.
• Manage catering and stock procurement.
• Maintain quality and safety in the environment.

Skills

Understanding of infection control principles

Strong interpersonal skills

Understanding of audit processes

Education

NVQ 2 or 3 (or equivalent training)

Infection Control Training/Qualification

Any Course/Training at level 2 or 3

Tools

Excel

Patient administration systems (PAS)

Etrace

Job description

Go back King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Housekeeper

The closing date is 25 August 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join the Neonatal Team at the Princess Royal University Hospital. The post holder will work as an integral member of the Local Neonatal Unit. They will form part of the team to deliver quality services, particularly pertaining to infection control, audit, and non-clinical patient services.

The post holder will be required to work closely with ward staff, the matron, contractors, and support services. They will monitor quality standards and arrange for deficiencies to be rectified.

You must be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and committed to monitoring quality standards. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. You should have proven time-management and organisational skills, as you will need to manage your time effectively across two clinical areas.

Main duties of the job

Main areas of focus include:

• Infection Control
• Catering
• Stocks and Procurement
• Maintaining the environment
• Quality and Audit
• Family Integrated Care

The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety, and well-being, as well as that of colleagues, visitors, and patients within the hospital. They are also responsible for risk management and clinical governance related to this role.

To observe the rules, policies, procedures, and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, along with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.

To maintain strict confidentiality of personal information related to patients and staff.

To be responsible, with management support, for personal development and actively contribute to colleagues' development.

This job description serves as a guide to the duties' scope and is not definitive or restrictive. Duties may evolve over time and will be reviewed in consultation with the post holder.

All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account, which is the Trust's official communication channel. Regular checking and prompt response to emails are required.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest teaching trusts, with a turnover of approximately £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts annually, and over 15,000 staff across South East London. The Trust offers a full range of local and specialist services across five sites. Our strategy, 'Strong Roots, Global Reach,' aims to be bold, with outstanding care, leadership in research, innovation, education, and a focus on diversity, equality, and inclusion. We are committed to sustainable healthcare, including our Green Plan with net zero carbon targets by 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and by 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. We encourage staff to contribute responsibly to these sustainability goals.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and seek individuals ready to join a highly professional team and make a lasting difference.

Job responsibilities

Main areas of focus include:

• Infection Control
• Catering
• Stocks and Procurement
• Maintaining the environment
• Quality and Audit
• Family Integrated Care

The post holder has a duty of care for their own health and safety and that of colleagues, visitors, and patients. They must adhere to the rules, policies, procedures, standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and all relevant legal and professional obligations.

Maintaining confidentiality regarding personal information is mandatory.

Responsibility for personal development and contributing to colleagues' growth is expected, with management support.

This description is a general guide and may evolve over time, subject to review with the post holder.

Employees must have an 'nhs.net' email account for official communication, which should be checked regularly and responded to promptly.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ 2 or 3 (or equivalent training)
• Infection Control Training/Qualification
• Any Course/Training at level 2 or 3

Experience

• Ability to learn and use software packages like Excel, patient administration systems (PAS), Etrace
• Previous NHS experience
• Working knowledge of medical terminology

Skills

• Understanding of infection control principles
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Understanding of audit processes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to reveal any criminal convictions.

Salary: £29,651 to £31,312 per annum, including HCA.