Housekeeper - Cardiovascular % Thoracic | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Southampton is seeking a dedicated housekeeper for the Cath Lab Day Unit and Recovery area. You'll be responsible for maintaining cleaning standards, monitoring supplies, and ensuring a tidy environment for patients and staff. We value individuality and are looking for someone with excellent communication skills and a flexible working approach. This role offers a chance to be part of a compassionate team delivering high-quality care and service to our patients.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Competitive pay

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Commitment to supporting clinical staff efficiently.
• Recognizes the importance of teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• Clean general and specialist medical equipment.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness in ward and kitchen areas.
• Ensure stock levels are maintained.
• Check and clean ward refrigerators and maintain records.
• Inform Nurse in charge of any deviations in cleanliness.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Flexible working approach

Self-motivated

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

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‑bedded 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.

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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The role will involve cleaning general and specialist medical equipment such as defibs and ECG’s.

Other key tasks will include:

• To 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, is always maintained.
• Check and clean all ward refrigerators, including those in staff areas (but not drugs fridges), disposing of any food not in date, not covered / 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 taken where necessary.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for an individual who has a flexible approach to their working day and someone who has a focus of 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.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing 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.

This advert closes on Tuesday 6 Jan 2026.