HA-Hospital Based Roles at King’s College Hospital - Over 18

Are you looking for a rewarding role in the healthcare sector? Constellation is currently recruiting dedicated staff to work at King’s College Hospital in London. We are seeking reliable, hardworking individuals to help maintain a clean and safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Whether you’re responsible for keeping hospital facilities spotless or assisting with patient transportation, you will play a crucial role in the healthcare team.

THIS IS NOT A ROLE FOR HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT, ASSISTANT NURSE, OR SIMILAR.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Cleaners

As a Cleaner, you will ensure a safe, hygienic environment by carrying out cleaning tasks throughout King’s College Hospital. Your responsibilities will include:

• Cleaning and disinfecting patient rooms, bathrooms, public areas, and handling waste disposal according to protocols
• Ensuring cleanliness with the appropriate equipment and supplies, following hospital safety regulations
• Maintaining a clean and tidy workspace while operating cleaning machinery safely
• Adhering to NHS Staff Guidelines and hygiene protocols
• Assisting new team members by offering respectful coaching when needed
• Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) as required

Hospital Porters

As a Hospital Porter, you will assist in the smooth operation of King’s College Hospital by transporting patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with patient transfers and preparing rooms for procedures
• Supporting various hospital departments with logistical tasks
• Remaining composed during sensitive and challenging duties, such as morgue transfers or moving patients with severe injuries
• Handling waste removal, including clinical and non-clinical waste of a sensitive nature
• Transferring laboratory samples from wards to the Biomedical Sciences laboratories
• After training, you may also work with pressurized gases
• Being polite, prompt, and friendly to all colleagues, patients, and guests
• Communicating with patients, guests, and colleagues to ensure smooth delivery
• Maintaining a clean workspace and complying with all health and safety regulations

Ward Host

As a ward host(ess) you will assist in supporting patients' activities of daily living from a catering point of view by taking their food choices at set times of the day, delivering meals, removal of all waste, and all other tasks, as required. Your responsibilities will include:

• Replenishing patients’ water jugs three times a day to ensure good hydration
• Providing patients with hot and cold beverages throughout the day
• Collating patients’ menu choices
• Preparing patients’ trays for meal service
• Serving patients meals at designated times
• Delivering snacks to appropriate patients
• Washing up of all patients’ crockery
• Disposing of waste appropriately
• Maintain a high standard of hygiene at all times

Key Attributes for All Roles:

• Engaging, friendly, and flexible in manner
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, family members, and colleagues
• Confidence when meeting and interacting with people
• Excellent teamwork skills and a proactive, can-do attitude
• Self-assured when working independently
• Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
• Comfortable standing and walking during the majority of your shift, with frequent manual handling tasks
• For some roles, 12-hour shifts may be required

Important:

• Please ensure that you specify in your application which position you are applying for – Cleaner, Ward Host or Hospital Porter.
• This role requires flexibility, as you may need to work across all 7 days of the week.
• Applicants must be over 18 years of age .
• Due to the nature of the work, candidates with consistent availability year-round are preferred.

Presentation & Hygiene:

We uphold a high standard of personal presentation and hygiene to maintain a professional image. Team members are expected to have excellent personal hygiene, wear minimal and natural-looking makeup, and keep jewellery simple and discreet. Facial piercings and visible body modifications (such as facial tattoos or other prominent body art) should not be visible while on duty.

Why Work with Constellation?

• Work in a world-renowned healthcare institution such as King’s College Hospital
• Full training and ongoing support provided
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health and wellbeing programs
• Constellation Exclusive Benefits, Lifestyle Benefits "Perks" Platform, and Employee Assistance Programme

If you’re looking for a fulfilling, impactful role where you can make a difference, apply now to join our team and support King’s College Hospital.

To Apply: Please complete our short application form (it takes just 1 minute!) and specify the role you are applying for. We will be in touch immediately, and if successful, you could be working with us within a few days.

Constellation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment

for all employees.

Note: Previous applicants to this role will not be considered.