Ward Housekeeper - Maternity

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our outstanding maternity team as a maternity housekeeper/stock assistant. There are two fulltime posts, one on our labour ward at St Marys Hospital and one at Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hopsital.

Come and play a vital role in creating a safe, welcoming and well-organised environment for women, babies and families. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in maintaining high standards and thrives in a busy healthcare setting.You will be a key member of the multidisciplinary team, helping to ensure the ward runs smoothly by supporting patient experience, maintaining stock supplies, promoting cleanliness and coordinating with support services.

We are looking for a reliable, proactive and organised individual with excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service. You will take responsibility for coordinating ward supplies and maintaining stock levels, ensuring clinical and non-clinical areas remain organised, safe and operationally ready.

The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, attention to detail, the ability to prioritise workload and a proactive approach to problem-solving. You will also support meal service provision, monitor environmental standards, escalate maintenance concerns and contribute to continuous service improvement.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of all patient facilities services in the department area and ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment.
• They will work independently but as an integral part of the Maternity team and will be required to work closely with contractors and support service departments ensuring the delivery of cleaning, catering and minor maintenance.
• He/she will monitor quality standards, report deficiencies and take appropriate action.
• They will have systems for accurate record keeping; this will include the maintenance of documentation and inputting of data.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.