housekeeper London, England
Job description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Housekeeping Assistant/Porter to join our Housekeeping team. This role is a based in our Main Hospital site and Consulting Houses in Central London (W1G 6BW). We are also offering a competitive salary of £22,984 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 postholder will work a hybrid role of Housekeeping Assistant and Housekeeping Porter, covering 1pm-10pm. This will be broken down by covering 1pm-5pm portering duties, and following a 1-hour break the postholder will then cover 6pm-10pm housekeeping duties in our Consulting Houses.
- Job Type: This is a full-time, permanent position working 40 hours per week.
- Hours: 1pm to 10pm, 5 out of 7 days between Monday to Sunday.
- Salary: £22,984 per annum
- Location: Main Hospital Site,20 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW & various Consulting Houses.
- 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 service hospital areas to ensure the safety, health and morale of Patient’s recovery by helping to provide a clean, safe environment with minimal interference to others.
- To ensure that all the Consulting rooms, waiting rooms, corridors and toilets in allocated areas are cleaned and maintained to the standard laid down by the Housekeeping Manager.
- To carry out effective cleaning of public areas, offices and clinical outlets in all London Clinic properties.
Skills & Experience
- Experience in a similar role is advantageous, ideally within a hospital or hotel environment.
- Good spoken and written English skills are required.
- Smart appearance and cheerful disposition.
- Knowledge of Infection Control procedures.
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; 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.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £22,984.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- housekeeping: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
