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Employer: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Location: St Mary’s Hospital Labour Ward or Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea Hospital, London
Salary: £31,066 per year (inclusive)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Number of vacancies: 2
Closing date: 19 October 2026
Visa sponsorship: Applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications.

Job Overview

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is recruiting two full-time Maternity Ward Housekeepers/Stock Assistants to join its maternity team. One position is based on the labour ward at St Mary’s Hospital, while the other is at Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea Hospital.

This role is an opportunity to help provide a safe, clean, comfortable and well-organised environment for women, babies and their families. The successful candidates will support the smooth running of the maternity ward by coordinating supplies, maintaining stock levels, monitoring cleanliness and working with catering, cleaning, maintenance and other support services.

The Trust is looking for reliable, proactive and organised individuals with strong communication skills, attention to detail and a commitment to excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate patient facilities services to maintain a clean, safe and comfortable ward environment.
  • Monitor and maintain ward stock and supplies, ensuring clinical and non-clinical areas are organised and ready for use.
  • Work closely with the maternity team, contractors and support service departments to coordinate cleaning, catering and minor maintenance.
  • Monitor service quality, identify deficiencies and take appropriate action.
  • Support meal service provision and maintain environmental, food and personal hygiene standards.
  • Keep accurate records, maintain documentation and enter relevant information into databases or other systems.
  • Report maintenance concerns and help resolve problems affecting the smooth running of the ward.
  • Contribute to service improvement and help maintain high standards of patient experience.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate the following:

  • GCSE English or an equivalent qualification.
  • Experience using databases and spreadsheets.
  • Understanding of environmental, food and personal hygiene requirements.
  • Understanding of equality, diversity and people’s rights.
  • Experience in record keeping.
  • Ability to respond appropriately in different situations.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to identify problems systematically and find practical solutions.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to demonstrate and uphold the Trust’s values and behaviours.

Desirable experience: Experience working in domestic services, hotel services or a healthcare environment.

Salary and Benefits

The position offers an annual salary of £31,066 under the NHS Agenda for Change pay scheme, at Band 2.

Benefits offered by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust include:

  • Career development opportunities.
  • Flexible working arrangements, subject to agreement.
  • Staff wellbeing support and recognition schemes.
  • Optional Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Car lease schemes and season ticket loans.
  • Membership options for on-site leisure facilities.

The Trust welcomes discussions about flexible working, part-time arrangements and job sharing.

Visa Sponsorship Information

Skilled Worker sponsorship applications are welcome. The advert explicitly states that applicants who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered alongside other applicants.

However, sponsorship is not guaranteed. Candidates should confirm their eligibility, the applicable immigration requirements and whether the specific role can meet the relevant sponsorship criteria before applying.

Additional Requirements

The post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

See also Home Visiting

Applicants seeking entry clearance to the UK under the Skilled Worker route may also need criminal record certificates from countries where they have lived for the required periods. Check the official guidance for overseas applicants.

Application and Selection Process

Closing date: 19 October 2026

Applicants should review the full job description and person specification before submitting an application.

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Vacancy reference: 290-WCCS-2741

Employer: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Job location: Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea Hospital, London, W12 0HS. The advert also identifies a vacancy on the labour ward at St Mary’s Hospital.

For questions about the role, contact:

See also Health Nurse

Denise O’Donnell, Lead Midwife QCCH
Email: denise.odonnell@nhs.net

About Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust brings together experienced healthcare professionals committed to delivering high-quality patient care. Its values are expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational.

The Trust promotes equal opportunities, staff development, wellbeing and environmental sustainability, with a commitment to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2045.

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