Job summary
- Main area
- Critical Care
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 21.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 188-NM091225
- 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
Employer heading
Housekeeper (GICU)
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
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.
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
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.
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
- Sally Smith
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381206118
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