21 Oct
The London Clinic
London
Job description
Details
Housekeeping Assistant
Vacancy type
Experienced
Contract type
Full time
Area of specialism
Facilities and Maintenance
Role type
Hospital Operations (Hospitality Departments)
Summary of role
We have an exciting opportunity for Housekeeping Assistants to join our Housekeeping team. This role is a based in our Main Hospital site in Central London (W1G 6BW).
We are also offering a competitive salary of £24,856 per annum plus a fantastic array of benefits.
Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK’s largest private hospitals, with 8 state-of-the-art facilities located in the heart of London’s medical community around Harley Street.
We have circa 1350 employees,
and we are dedicated to providing our patients with expert, individualised treatment and care.
We cover a comprehensive range of services, including complex medical and surgical procedures plus a range of cancer services.
The London Clinic has a supportive and warm working culture where your contribution is valued, and you can help us deliver our three core values of We go further , We work as one and We personalise care.
Job Profile
The Housekeeping Assistant’s main duties are to ensure that all bedrooms, consulting rooms, waiting rooms, corridors, toilets and other facilities in allocated areas are cleaned and maintained to the standard laid down by the Housekeeping Manager.
- Job Type : This is a full-time, permanent position working 40 hours per week.
- Salary : £24,856 per annum
- Location : 20 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW and any other consulting houses located in the immediate vicinity. (Nearest tube stations are Great Portland Street, Baker Street and Regents Park)
- Benefits package :
Contributory pension scheme (total annual contribution up to 20%).
Private Medical Healthcare.
33 day’s annual leave (Inclusive of bank holidays).
Season ticket travel loan, family friendly benefits, and a wide range of discounts with a variety of retailers / services, plus much more.
We also offer excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education.
Key Duties
- To clean and tidy all waiting rooms, toilets, staff rooms, patient bedrooms, changing rooms and ancillary areas, offices etc, departments, clinical areas using the correct amounts and types of cleaning materials and equipment as specified on cleaning schedule and Standard Operating Procedures for Catering and Housekeeping.
- To carry out requests made by consultants, secretaries and staff such as replenishing of stock, supplying extra linen and Catering and Porters as required.
- To be available to work around the clinic in any of the buildings and available to carry out any reasonable duties and instructions given to you and by the Housekeeping Manager, Catering Manager, Deputy Housekeeping Manager or Catering and Housekeeping Supervisors in any of the Clinic properties cleaned by Housekeeping.
Skills & Experience
- Experience as a professional housekeeper in a healthcare environment is highly advantageous.
- A good understanding of written and spoken English is essential.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
The London Clinic has charitable status which is fundamental to our identity and how we operate, enabling our teams to invest in treatments, technology and facilities that benefit our patients, staff and the wider community.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process.
Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team.
The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
- We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups;