Facilities Assistant - Domestic | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Facilities Assistant - Domestic based at Withington Community Hospital. You will deliver a full cleaning service to hospital departments and may support other facilities units to ensure seamless service delivery.

This role operates Monday to Friday, 15:00-20:00, with potential to work on bank holidays including Christmas as the Trust runs 7 days a week. You will join a large, supportive team focused on high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a full and comprehensive cleaning service to the departments in Withington Community Hospital.
• May support at Intermediate Care Units Buccleuch Lodge, Willow Bank Lodge, and Dermot Murphy.
• Work closely with Ward/Department staff to ensure a high-quality service provision.

Job description

Facilities Assistant - Domestic | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Company:

Company: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

We are now looking for staff to be based at Withington Community Hospital to deliver excellent support services to the Trust.

As a Facilities Assistant - Domestic you will deliver a full and comprehensive cleaning service to the departments in Withington Community Hospital. You may also be required to support at our Intermediate Care Units Buccleuch Lodge, Willow Bank Lodge, and Dermot Murphy.

We have a Monday - Friday 15:00-20:00 post available. As we are a healthcare organisation that is open 7 days per week, the successful candidates may be asked to work on bank holidays, including Christmas.

Please note that this is a domestic cleaning role and not a nursing assistant role.

Provision of cleaning services within a Hospital/Healthcare environment whilst working closely with Ward/Department staff to ensure a high-quality service provision.

To work closely and support other facilities services such as catering, linen and portering to ensure the seamless delivery of facilities services.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the 'Documents to download'heading.

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