Housekeeper (GICU)

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in England is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper for the General Intensive Care Unit (GICU). The successful candidate will support nursing staff in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene, ensuring a comfortable environment for patients. Applicants should be educated to GCSE level and possess customer service experience. This role offers opportunities in a diverse team committed to high standards and innovation in patient care.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent is required.
• Must possess or be willing to work towards a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Customer Service experience is needed.

Responsibilities

• Work with the nursing team to ensure a clean, safe, and comfortable ward environment.
• Support nursing staff in maintaining hygiene in food and beverage areas.
• Co-ordinate non-clinical patient services in the ward area.

Skills

Customer Service experience

Ability to work autonomously

Knowledge of manual handling techniques

Understanding of COSHH

Education

Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Housekeeper (GICU)

The closing date is 06 January 2026

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

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

General Intensive Care Unit (GICU) are looking for a friendly, reliable, hardworking housekeeper to support staff and patients. GICU is a designated major trauma centre and is currently a 31 bedded facility.

This role is vital to ensure the department is maintained in line with Trust standards, ensuring all infection control policies are adhered to, as well as stock rotation and management.

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, 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.

Job responsibilities

The main responsibilities of the position will include:

The post holder will work as an integral part of the nursing team to co-ordinate non-clinical patient services / facilities in the ward area and ensure the ward is a clean, safe and comfortable environment.

To support nursing staff in upholding and maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in ward food / beverage areas and at the patients bedside for the consumption of meals, snacks and drinks.

The post holder will work under the supervision and guidance of the ward manager / nurse in charge during the clinical shift

To understand the day to day responsibilities in more detail, please read the full job description document attached.

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
• 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 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.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust