Housekeeper

NHS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated housekeeper for the Cath Lab Day Unit at University Hospital Southampton, part-time with flexible shifts. The role focuses on maintaining cleaning standards, assisting medical staff, and following Trust guidelines. Minimum qualifications include GCSE level education and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. Experience in customer service is essential. This position offers an opportunity to be part of a diverse team focused on high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service is required.
• Ability to work autonomously is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Clean general and specialist medical equipment like defibrillators.
• Monitor and maintain cleaning standards on the ward.
• Ensure cleanliness of ward beverage point and kitchen area.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated

Flexible approach

Education

Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to work towards

Job description

Job Summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.

Main duties

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a housekeeper to join the Cath Lab Day Unit and Recovery area at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) NHS Trust. If you are caring, compassionate, and wish to be part of a first‑class team delivering high‑quality service, we have the role for you. Shifts are spread over five days, Monday to Friday, 9:00‑14:00, although flexible working could be considered.

The Cath Lab Day Unit is a 13‑beded day unit that caters to cardiology, vascular, and thoracic patients undergoing day‑case procedures. You will join our friendly and dedicated team, within a care group that has a local, national, and international reputation for delivering expert cardiovascular and thoracic care to our patients.

About Us

University Hospital Southampton is one of England’s largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations. Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

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At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti‑racist, anti‑discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Details

• Date posted: 30 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 2
• Salary: £24,465 a year per annum (PA) pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part‑time
• Reference number: 188‑NM101225
• Job location: University Hospital Southampton, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD

Job Description

The role will involve cleaning general and specialist medical equipment such as defibrillators and ECGs.

• Assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards on the ward and kitchen areas in line with all relevant Trust guidelines and policies.
• Liaise with UEL colleagues to ensure sufficient stock levels are always available and maintained.
• Ensure the thorough cleanliness and tidiness of the ward beverage point and kitchen area, including equipment.
• Check and clean all ward refrigerators, including those in staff areas (but not drug fridges), disposing of any food not in date, not covered or labelled properly.
• Ensure records of checks and daily temperatures are recorded accurately. Inform Nurse in charge of any deviations or issues, agree action plans and ensure action is taken where necessary.

What we’re looking for: We are looking for an individual who has a flexible approach to their working day and a focus on supporting the clinical staff to assist in a smooth and efficient service for our patients. You will have excellent communication skills and be self‑motivated.

Person Specification

Trust Values

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Essential Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to work towards
• Customer Service experience
• Demonstrate ability to work autonomously

Desirable

• Previous Housekeeping experience
• Knowledge of, or training in, manual handling techniques
• Understanding of, or training in, COSHH

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

Employer Details

Employer name: University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address: University Hospital Southampton, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD

Website: https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx