Housekeeper
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Sutton, SM2 5PTView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£30,142
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
14 October 2026
11 days leftJob description
Here on McElwain Ward at the Royal Marsden Hospital in Sutton, we are looking for a housekeeper to join our busy Unit treating children who have been ...
The Ward Housekeeper will work as an integral part of the ward team. You will be responsible for the co-ordination of all patient facilities/services in the ward area and for ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment.
The main elements of this role are ensuring the delivery of cleaning, catering and minor maintenance, together with other specified tasks to meet individual patient needs, as determined by the ward sister/charge nurse. The postholder will be required to work closely with contractors and support services departments. You will monitor quality standards and rectify deficiencies.
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
- To receive, welcome and guide visitors on arrival to the ward, liaising with other staff as appropriate.
- To maintain and update paper-based records and information as required, e.g. menus, requisition books.
- To respond to requests for general information.
- To receive and pass on information to others, maintaining confidentiality.
- To handle complaints and take appropriate action.
- To assist with training of staff involved with ward housekeeping services, ensuring required standards are achieved.
- To maintain awareness of changes to relevant health and safety regulations, e.g. food hygiene, waste disposal standards etc.
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Education/ Qualifications
Essential: - Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable: - Recognised Food Hygiene certificate; - Basic keyboard/PC skills
Experience
Essential: - Experience of working as part of a team; - Experience of working under minimal supervision
Desirable: - Experience of working in a hospital environment
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
Essential
- Self motivated
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Evidence of commitment to patient centred care
- Evidence of good organisational skills
- Ability to use own initiative
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
30 September 2026
Last checked
2 October 2026
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