Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiovascular and Thoracic
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 25 hours per week
- Job ref
- 188-CL201225
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital Southampton
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £24,465 Per annum - Pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/01/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 15/01/2026
Employer heading
Housekeeper - Cardiovascular % Thoracic
Band 2
Job overview
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
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
Person specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to work towards
- Customer Service experience
- Demonstrate ability to work autonomously
Desirable criteria
- Previous Housekeeping experience
- Knowledge of, or training in, manual handling techniques
- Understanding of, or training in, COSHH
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patient First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Louisa Coombes
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 023 8120 5901
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