House Keeper

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join Pearce Ward as a Housekeeper. You will maintain cleanliness, assist with stock ordering, and cater to patients' nutritional needs. Join a supportive team at one of the largest NHS Trusts in England.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital setting is required.
• Willingness to undertake professional development.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining cleanliness and organisation within Pearce Ward.
• Assisting with ordering of stock and catering for patients.
• Maintaining infection control standards.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Effective planning and prioritisation skills

Education

General education completed

GCSE level or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Experience with stock control and ordering

Experience with eProcurement

Experience with Lorenzo

Experience with stores systems

Job description

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly enthusiastic and motivated individual to join Pearce Ward as our Housekeeper.

Pearce Ward is a 22 bedded Cystic Fibrosis/Bronchiectasis Ward.

You will play a key role in maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and organisation within Pearce Ward; undergoing infection control procedures, equipment cleaning, assisting with ordering of stock and arranging this. You will also assist in catering for patients, ensuring that their individual nutritional needs are met. There will also be opportunity to complete audits and participate in our SHINE walk-arounds.

As a Housekeeper you support the team by ensuring the ward is clean, safe, comfortable and organised to deliver patient care.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer a friendly, supportive, and well-experienced clinical team. We provide a clear working structure through regular appraisals. Our innovative service encourages staff development, clinical governance, research, and audit activities.

This is a busy, physically active role requiring excellent communication and interpersonal skills. If you are highly motivated, work well within a team, and possess the essential skills and experience, please apply to join our successful organization.

Main duties of the job

Main duties include (but are not limited to):

1. Ordering required stock, working closely with the materials management team
2. Organising stock including clinical and non-clinical items
3. General housekeeping including cleaning, tidying, and organising the ward environment and patient bed spaces
4. Overseeing maintenance of medical devices and reporting faults
5. Maintaining fixtures and fittings
6. Assisting in ordering and providing patient meals to meet nutritional requirements
7. Maintaining infection control standards
8. Escalating concerns appropriately

Working for our organization

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn. We are creating an integrated health & social care system for 1 million patients, bringing together 10 hospitals and community services across Manchester, Trafford, and beyond.

We promote collaborative working, transformation, and encourage our 30,000 staff to pursue their goals. We set high standards and provide opportunities for development, research, and innovation, including our electronic patient record system, Hive.

We are a major academic research center and education provider, committed to sustainability through our Green Plan. We foster a culture of inclusion and equal opportunity, supporting your health and wellbeing and shaping our future together.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more details on responsibilities and required skills, please review the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under ‘Supporting Documents’. Read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ for information about the Trust, benefits, and application tips.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to equality, diversity, and eliminating discrimination. We encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you need support during your application, contact [e-mail].

We look forward to hearing from you!

Person specification

Qualifications

• General education completed
• GCSE level or equivalent
• Willingness to undertake professional development

Skills

• Good written and verbal communication
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and seek advice when needed
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Effective planning and prioritisation skills

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience in a hospital setting
• Basic computer skills
• Experience with stock control and ordering
• Experience with eProcurement, Lorenzo, and stores systems

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