Overview
Are you enthusiastic, friendly and organised, with a passion for housekeeping? We are currently recruiting for a Band 2 Housekeeper on McKissock Ward, a 21-bedded ward in St George's NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates excellent communication skills, computer skills and an interest in learning housekeeping and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
* Provide support to nursing staff to ensure the clinical area is effectively cleaned and that the ward is productive in respect to stocks and stores management.
* Provide an effective reception, clerical and administrative service when required to patients, visitors, and nursing staff to support the delivery of optimum patient care.
* Be responsible for Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and comply with Health and Safety Regulations.
* Maintain confidentiality and only release confidential information to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the Data Protection Act and amendments.
* Work as part of the health care team.
* Work in accordance with St George's Healthcare No Smoking Policy.
* Participate in the Productive Ward initiative.
* Be responsible, in conjunction with the ward sister and nursing team, for the cleanliness of the ward environment and nursing equipment as per Trust policy in line with Infection Control policies.
* Assist in maintaining the clinical environment to promote the therapeutic and health needs of patients, visitors, and staff.
* Order and maintain stocks and supplies; put stock away on delivery.
* Monitor stock levels and order as required; arrange emergency deliveries to the ward with the manager’s agreement to avoid stock shortages.
* Ensure stock levels are monitored and kitchen stocks and stores are stored and used in rotation by the hostess and domestic staff.
* Maintain agreed stock level for linen and ensure the ward has adequate supplies; oversee neatness of the linen cupboard for an efficient daily top-up system; action additional linen requests as needed.
* Carry out weekly audits and act on results as directed by the ward sister.
* Conduct daily checks of bed space and window curtains to maintain privacy and dignity.
* Manage loans of equipment to other areas and departments, ensuring paperwork is completed and equipment returned in good repair and cleaned or decontaminated as per Trust policy.
* Ensure that public areas on the ward are kept clean and tidy and that relevant information in waiting areas is up to date.
Qualifications and Other
* Excellent communication and computer skills; willingness to learn housekeeping and organizational skills.
* Commitment to equality of opportunity and no-smoking policy compliance.
This advert closes on Friday 7 Nov 2025
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