Housekeeping Assistant

London Bridge Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

London Bridge Hospital is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to join their Hotel Services team at The Harley Street Clinic in London. This role involves maintaining hygiene and cleanliness to ensure a welcoming environment for patients and visitors. With a competitive salary of £13.15/hr and excellent benefits, including private healthcare and a pension scheme, this position offers a meaningful opportunity within a leading healthcare provider.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare insurance

Private pension contributions that increase with service

Season Ticket Loan

Group Life Assurance from day one

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Staff discounts

Flexible health, protection, and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Awareness of hygiene standards.
• A passion for customer care.
• Effective communication skills with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Ability to work under pressure with a flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.
• Keep communal areas clean and tidy for visitors.
• Work comfortably in a hospital environment, interacting with patients.

Skills

Hygiene Awareness

Customer Care

Effective Communication

Flexibility Under Pressure

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Job Title: Housekeeping Assistant
Location: The Harley Street Clinic, London
Full Time: 37.5 hours per week
Shift times: Shifts between 0800 and 2000, 5 days out of 7
Permanent
Salary: £13.15/hr + excellent benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits package plus career development)

We’re looking for a Housekeeping Assistant to join our Hotel Services team based at The Harley Street Clinic in London. You will be responsible for cleaning private rooms and public areas, helping us create a warm and welcoming environment for our hospitals. Your role is crucial in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and safety for visitors and patients.

Our core mission is the care and improvement of human life. This guiding vision influences all our actions at HCA UK. From the CEO to frontline staff, everyone plays a part in delivering exceptional patient care. While this role is in Housekeeping, it is part of a broader team with a meaningful purpose—improving lives daily.

What you’ll do:

• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, communicating effectively with patients, visitors, and healthcare staff.
• Work comfortably in a hospital environment, interacting with patients.
• Keep communal areas clean and tidy for visitors.
• Perform tasks as assigned by your supervisor.
• Attend mandatory annual training sessions.

What you’ll bring:

• Awareness of hygiene standards.
• A passion for customer care.
• Effective communication skills with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Ability to work under pressure with a flexible approach.

Why choose HCA UK?

Founded over 50 years ago by Dr. Thomas Frist, HCA is a leading healthcare provider. In the UK, we are one of the largest private healthcare providers, investing over £500 million in advanced treatments, technology, and facilities. We offer excellent career progression opportunities, comprehensive working conditions, and a focus on employee wellbeing.

As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell leave.
• Private healthcare insurance.
• Private pension contributions that increase with service.
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work schemes.
• Group Life Assurance from day one.
• Critical illness cover.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Staff discounts across facilities, including maternity packages at The Portland.
• Flexible health, protection, and lifestyle benefits.
• Discounts with over 800 retailers.

Diversity and Inclusion

We prioritize Patients First and Colleagues Always. Our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is rooted in compassion and respect. We support flexible working and reasonable adjustments to ensure an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.