Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Housekeeper

The closing date is 16 September 2025

Job summary

The Housekeeper plays a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment within the ED. This position supports the clinical team by ensuring hygiene standards are upheld, equipment is maintained and cleaned according to policy, and supplies are appropriately managed. The housekeeper also contributes to patient care by assisting with meal service and supporting effective communication between patients, staff, and visitors.

Main duties of the job

The housekeeper will work with the Nurse in Charge of the unit ensuring that all visitors are welcomed and that excellence in customer care and front of house services are provided. This role will support nursing staff but will not replace supplement domestic services, but enhance patient experience overall. The post holder will work as an integral part of the unit team, being responsible for ensuring the delivery of a range of activities to support the clinical team in delivering care, including keeping the unit neat, tidy, uncluttered and well presented; the daily stock of clinical supplies and for equipment cleaning and maintenance. They will be responsible for maintaining a safe and comfortable ward environment and will work flexibly.

About us

Developmentand staff wellbeing

Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£29,179 a year pro rata pa incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

396-NN-7344838-A&C-GV-A

Job locations

Kingston Hopsital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB


Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document/s which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document/s which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Good standard of written and verbal communication
  • Able to work well with people, particularly the ability to deal with all people fairly and sensitively

Computer literate

Essential

  • Computer literate
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Good standard of written and verbal communication
  • Able to work well with people, particularly the ability to deal with all people fairly and sensitively

Computer literate

Essential

  • Computer literate

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hopsital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB


Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hopsital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB


Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse

Kay Philcox

kay.philcox@nhs.net

02089343198

Details

Date posted

02 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£29,179 a year pro rata pa incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

396-NN-7344838-A&C-GV-A

Job locations

Kingston Hopsital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB


Supporting documents

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