Housekeeper Cancer Care - D12

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical facility in Southampton is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper for its medical oncology unit. This full-time role involves maintaining cleanliness, assisting nursing staff, and ensuring patient comfort in a 24-bed ward. Candidates should be educated to GCSE level, possess basic food hygiene knowledge, and have customer service experience. The position also includes responsibilities such as being a designated Fire Warden and supporting the healthcare team in a diverse working environment.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to work towards one.
• Customer Service experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the ward is tidy and clean.
• Support nursing staff with food and drink service.
• Act as designated Fire Warden for the area.

Skills

Customer Service experience

Ability to work autonomously

Knowledge of manual handling techniques

Understanding of COSHH

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

Tools

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Housekeeper Cancer Care - D12

Closing date is 04 December 2025

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.

Main duties of the job

Cancer Care at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) is looking for a Housekeeper to join the D12 team. D12 is a 24‑bed medical oncology unit. This is a full‑time, permanent position. The successful candidate will work as an integral part of the housekeeping team, responsible for maintaining cleanliness and safety of the ward and ensuring patient comfort.

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.

At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment and championing individuality, inclusivity and anti‑racism. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds.

Job responsibilities

• Ensure the ward is tidy, clean general and specialist medical equipment (e.g., defibrillators) and moving & handling equipment such as hoists.
• Tidy patient bed areas, clean beds when patients leave and perform general environmental cleaning.
• Support nursing staff with food and drink service.
• Act as designated Fire Warden for the area.
• Work shifts 07:00‑19:00, seven days per week.
• Provide patient care, assist staff, adapt to situations and maintain attention to detail.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to work towards one.
• Customer Service experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously.
• Knowledge of, or training in, manual handling techniques.
• Understanding of, or training in, COSHH.

Trust Values

• Working Together
• Always Improving

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to verify any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust