Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Housekeeping Assistant

The closing date is 16 March 2026

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Job summary

We are seeking enthusiastic and reliable Housekeeping Assistants to join our team.

The Housekeeping Department plays a crucial role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and infection control throughout our hospitals and community sites. As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will join a dedicated and skilled team, contributing to a safe and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. You will be expected to adapt to the changing needs of the service and uphold the values and goals of the Trust at all times.

Please note:

  • These positions are based at Guy's Hospital, St Thomas' Hospital, and various Community sites
  • We are recruiting to a number of posts with a variation of working hours and site locations

Please be aware: Candidates will be required to work a variety of shifts, including covering annual leave and other staff absences. Flexibility with working hours is essential.

If your application is shortlisted, you'll be invited to attend an assessment and interview day on either 1 April or 2 April.

Apply today and help us keep Guy's and St Thomas' moving.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for providing an essential and efficient housekeeping service to designated areas, whilst meeting the needs and objectives of both the department and the wider Trust.

You will have previous housekeeping experience in a facilities environment and be confident at:

  • Delivering exceptional customer service
  • Having a commitment to carrying out tasks with a great attention to detail
  • Demonstrating a natural ability to work with colleagues as part of a large and diverse team
  • Demonstrating flexibility in your role e.g. providing housekeeping support to other areas if required at short notice, including clinical areas.

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.

We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.

We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.

Details

Date posted

04 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£30,074 a year p.a. inc HCA (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

196-ESSHCA-2026

Job locations

Guy's Hospital, St. Thomas' Hospital and Community sites

London

SE1 7EH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION

Essential

  • Good command of the English language, including oral and written communication skills.
  • Good numerical skills.
  • Experience of using IT systems including Microsoft Office packages.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of manual handling procedures
  • Knowledge of health and safety procedures.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Proven housekeeping / cleaning experience within a large and complex facilities services department

Desirable

  • Experience of working within the healthcare profession or hotel industry.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITY

Essential

  • Good knowledge of housekeeping techniques and procedures.
  • Good customer service skills, with the ability to respond sensitively to patient queries; demonstrating empathy and compassion.
  • A methodical and accurate approach to work activities and capable of following procedures and systematic processes.
Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION

Essential

  • Good command of the English language, including oral and written communication skills.
  • Good numerical skills.
  • Experience of using IT systems including Microsoft Office packages.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of manual handling procedures
  • Knowledge of health and safety procedures.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Proven housekeeping / cleaning experience within a large and complex facilities services department

Desirable

  • Experience of working within the healthcare profession or hotel industry.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITY

Essential

  • Good knowledge of housekeeping techniques and procedures.
  • Good customer service skills, with the ability to respond sensitively to patient queries; demonstrating empathy and compassion.
  • A methodical and accurate approach to work activities and capable of following procedures and systematic processes.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's Hospital, St. Thomas' Hospital and Community sites

London

SE1 7EH


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's Hospital, St. Thomas' Hospital and Community sites

London

SE1 7EH


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Soft Services Manager

Sunny Adedeji

sunnyadedeji@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

04 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£30,074 a year p.a. inc HCA (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

196-ESSHCA-2026

Job locations

Guy's Hospital, St. Thomas' Hospital and Community sites

London

SE1 7EH


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