Housekeeping Assistant

Job title: Housekeeping Assistant

Location: London

Term: Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week, mix of shifts between hours of 8 am and midnight

Salary: £28,104

The role

We are currently looking to recruit a Housekeeping Assistant to clean and tidy all waiting rooms, toilets, staff rooms, patient bedrooms, changing rooms and ancillary areas, offices, departments and 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.

About us

Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, with eight state-of-the-art facilities in the heart of London's medical community around Harley Street. As a charity, we reinvest in cutting-edge treatments, technology, and facilities to benefit our patients, staff, and the wider community.

We offer a comprehensive range of services, from complex medical and surgical procedures to specialist cancer care. The London Clinic is known for its supportive, collaborative culture where every contribution is valued, guided by our core values: We go further, We work as one, We personalise care.

What you'll be doing

(please see attached JD for full list of duties)

Principle Activities/ Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To clean and prepare all consulting rooms, waiting rooms and ancillary areas, offices etc, departments, ensure correct amounts of cleaning materials is used
• After training, adhere to COSHH Regulations and the London Clinic Policy for colour coding for cleaning designated area including those for special/isolation cases
• To be familiar with and understand the Clinic's Policies and Procedures, specifically in relation to Fire and Manual Handling, Health and Safety at Work and to attend mandatory updates and completed assigned mandatory training
• In accordance with the Clinic's Data Protection Policies, it is the responsibility for Managers and staff to maintain the confidentiality of patient or employee records

Housekeeping Responsibilities:

• Perform daily cleaning and sanitization tasks to maintain a tidy and hygienic environment.
• Monitor and replenish cleaning supplies and linen as required.

Catering Support:

• Assist in setting up and breaking down catering events
• Collaborate with catering staff to ensure timely and efficient service
• Assist in basic food preparation and service as needed
• Ensure dining areas are clean and well maintained

Porter Services

• Manage the transportation of goods and equipment within the facility
• Support in the organisation and storage of supplies
• Collaborate with other departments to facilitate smooth operations

About you

• Good interpersonal communication and teamwork skills
• Good standard/grasp of spoken English and be able to write basic English
• Previous experience in housekeeping, catering, porter services, or food service is a plus but not essential
• Strong attention to detail and proactive attitude
• Knowledge of safety and hygiene protocols

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including flexible working and great career opportunities. Our core benefits are:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Contributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20%)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance (4 x salary)
• Travel season ticket loan
• A range of retail discounts

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; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.