House Keeper - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated and organised Housekeeper to join our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team. This is an important role that helps ensure the unit remains safe, clean, well-stocked and organised, supporting the delivery of high-quality care to critically ill patients.

As an ICU Housekeeper, you will work closely with nursing, medical and support staff to maintain ward supplies, manage stock levels, check equipment, support infection prevention and control standards, and help create a welcoming environment for patients and their families. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the unit, enabling clinical staff to spend more time delivering direct patient care.

This is a varied and rewarding role requiring excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will have a direct impact on patient experience and the efficient operation of the Intensive Care Unit.

Full training will be provided, starting with the Trust induction, followed by our department induction and you'll be supported by our Lead Nurse Educator to ensure you feel competent and confident before you start in the role.

We welcome enquiries and can arrange an informal visit to the department or discussion about the role. Do get in touch, our contact details are below.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties of the Job

• Maintain a clean, safe and organised environment within the Intensive Care Unit.
• Manage ward stock, supplies and equipment, ensuring items are available and ready for use.
• Support infection prevention and control standards through regular cleaning and environmental checks.
• Assist with patient meal ordering, food preparation and hydration support.
• Prepare and maintain patient bed spaces to support efficient patient flow and bed turnover.
• Carry out equipment checks, report faults and coordinate repairs as required.
• Support environmental audits and contribute to service improvements.
• Liaise with departments across the Trust, including Portering, Estates, Stores and Linen and Catering Services.
• Provide a welcoming and professional service to patients, relatives and visitors.
• Support the multidisciplinary team with non-clinical tasks, enabling clinical staff to focus on direct patient care.

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a motivated and organised individual who takes pride in maintaining high standards and enjoys working as part of a team in a busy healthcare environment.

Key skills and experience include

• Experience working in a healthcare, hospitality, housekeeping or customer service environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage positively with patients, relatives and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative while also contributing effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Understanding of the importance of cleanliness, infection prevention and control, and health and safety standards.
• Experience of stock management, ordering supplies and maintaining equipment is desirable.
• Basic IT skills, including email and data entry.
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach, with a commitment to delivering an excellent patient experience.
• Flexible, reliable and adaptable, with a willingness to learn and undertake further training.
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality, dignity and respect in a healthcare setting

About the employer

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we're proud of.

We're committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.

We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing - and yes, we even have a pool!

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