Housekeeping Assistant - Maternity Cover

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth Housekeeping Assistant - Maternity Cover The closing date is 19 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We are currently looking for an experienced Housekeeping Supervisor to join the Estates and Facilities Department here at St John and St Elizabeth Hospital. Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for the management and delivery of Soft Facilities services at the St John and St Elizabeth Hospital during out of hours and manage, Supervise and support the teams. The post holder will be the point of escalation for Housekeeping, Portering, Security and Catering out of hours and work closely with the clinical site Operational Team to ensure all requests are undertaken. About us St John & St Elizabeth Hospital is a leading private hospital in London, offering a comprehensive range of specialist medical treatments, clinics and diagnostic services from a team of world-class consultants, supported by a dedicated team of clinical and non-clinical staff. We are known for our exceptional standards of care, excellent nursing standards, and cutting-edge medical treatments. We have 170 years of history and are looking for people to join us for the next chapter. We are very unique as the only truly charitable private hospital in London and as a charity, every private patient treated helps support our on-site community hospice Details Date posted 06 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number B0263-26-0440 Job locations 60 Grove End Road St John’s Wood London NW8 9NH United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Responsible for ensuring that the Housekeeping services meet the needs and expectations of Patients, Visitors and Ward team. The post holder will work as an integral part of the hospital team; will be responsible for ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment by maintaining a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness, as defined within the National Specification of Cleanliness. Undertake cleaning tasks in the event of absence (annual leave and sickness). Undertake and administrative tasks. Housekeeping Supervisor is responsible to the General Manager Estates and Facilities. Complete weekly staff rotas for the areas you are responsible for, covering sickness and annual leave to ensure there are adequate trained staff to maintain the level of service. Train and assess Housekeepers as per the departments Induction Programme in all aspects of cleaning and the use of equipment. Conduct annual staff appraisals of the night Housekeeping team. Undertake cleaning of premises such as patient rooms, theatres, consulting rooms, public areas and staff working areas including floors, sinks, toilets, wash hand basins, baths, work showers, surfaces, cupboards etc. using designated equipment and re-stocking materials as required. Emptying/ cleaning of domestic and clinical waste bins. Ensure that waste bags are placed in the designated collection points. The use of specialist equipment such as vacuums, scrubbing machines, carpet shampooing machines and sealing of floors as per the cleaning procedures and schedules. To complete deep cleans as per Hospital Policy and ensure the correct forms are completed. To clean equipment such as beds, chairs, shelving, bins, walls, vents, theatre lights. On occasions