Housekeeping Assistant

Role overview

We are seeking a reliable Housekeeping Assistant to join the Hotel Services team at The Lister Hospital. This full-time, permanent position is central to keeping patient rooms, treatment areas and shared environments clean, safe and welcoming. The role is practical, visible and important to the patient experience, helping maintain a calm and hygienic setting for patients, visitors and staff.

Working pattern

This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours per week. Shifts run between 06:30 and 22:00, across 5 days out of 7, including weekends.

Key duties

In this role, you will support the smooth day-to-day running of the hospital by carrying out cleaning and housekeeping tasks across a variety of spaces. Your work will help ensure that all areas remain tidy, safe and presented to a high standard.

Main activities

• Clean patient rooms, communal areas, public spaces and staff areas to a high standard.
• Help maintain a pleasant, orderly and hygienic hospital environment.
• Work alongside clinical and non-clinical teams to support daily operations.
• Carry out specific tasks allocated by your supervisor or another authorised person.
• Complete any additional duties assigned as part of the role.
• Attend required training every year.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who takes pride in cleanliness, understands hygiene expectations and is comfortable working around patients in a hospital setting. Strong communication, a customer-focused approach and the ability to stay calm under pressure are important for success in this role.

Person profile

• Interest in patient care and high standards of cleanliness.
• Ability to communicate well with patients, visitors and healthcare colleagues.
• Comfortable working in a clinical environment and around patients.
• Awareness of hygiene standards and safe working practices.
• Strong customer care mindset.
• Flexible approach and the ability to cope well under pressure.

Pay and benefits

The role pays £14.80 per hour and includes excellent benefits such as pension, health cover, a flexible benefits package and career development opportunities.

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with service, with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Private healthcare cover at leading hospitals.
• Employer pension contribution that increases with length of service.
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Group Life Assurance from day one.
• Critical illness cover.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Corporate staff discounts, including maternity packages at The Portland.
• A broad range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits.
• Discounts with more than 800 major retailers.

About the employer

The organisation is a long-established healthcare provider with more than 50 years of history. It is one of the largest privately funded healthcare providers in the UK and has invested heavily in treatments, technology, techniques, medicines and facilities. The business offers opportunities for progression through internal and external learning, along with working conditions that support physical and mental wellbeing.

Culture and values

The workplace is built around exceptional care and respect for people. The organisation values individuality, kindness, honesty, integrity, fairness, loyalty, respect and dignity. It also aims to create an environment where colleagues feel seen, heard and supported.

Reasonable adjustments

The employer is committed to providing equal opportunity and can discuss flexible working arrangements. Reasonable adjustments are available during the hiring process and in the workplace for those who need them.

Additional details

• Employment is permanent.
• Workdays include weekends.
• This is an on-site hospital role.