House Keeper

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Manchester is seeking a motivated part-time Housekeeper for Ward C5. In this role, you'll ensure a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment while working closely with the nursing team. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential, as you will handle services like catering and cleaning, contribute to patient feedback, and maintain medical equipment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to empathize with patients.
• Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the ward is clean and tidy.
• Order non-clinical supplies.
• Prepare snacks and drinks for patients.
• Support continuous quality improvement efforts.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Skills

Empathy

Job description

Ward C5 at North Manchester General Hospital is looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Housekeeper to join our team. This is a part-time position to support the department with housekeeping duties. The post holder will work from Monday to Friday (no weekends or bank holidays).

We seek a person keen to work with this team, possessing excellent communication and organizational skills to ensure the smooth running of the unit. The post holder will be an integral part of the team, upholding high standards on the unit.

As a Housekeeper, you will lead ward services such as catering, cleaning, equipment, and supplies. Your duties may include:

• Talking to and reassuring patients
• Ordering non-clinical supplies
• Keeping the unit clean and tidy
• Preparing snacks and drinks
• Reporting faults and equipment expiration dates
• Chair audits
• Clerical and administrative tasks

North Manchester General Hospital, part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), is a leading provider of teaching, research, and specialist services in the North West of England.

We are seeking a motivated and committed Housekeeper to work 26 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This pivotal role involves working closely with nursing and domestic staff to ensure a safe, clean, and organized clinical environment.

You will be responsible for ensuring all medical equipment is clean and well-maintained, ordering supplies, and assisting with patient feedback collection using tools like the 'What Matters To Me' tracker and the friends and family test. You will also support continuous quality improvement efforts.

The ideal candidate will empathize with patients, be organized, positive, and able to work under pressure, demonstrating excellent communication and team skills.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, with a turnover of £2.8bn. We are committed to creating an exceptional integrated health and social care system for over 1 million patients annually, fostering collaboration, innovation, and sustainability through initiatives like our Green Plan and digital systems such as Hive.

We are proud to be a major academic research and education center, offering robust infrastructure for high-quality research. We promote an inclusive culture, providing equal opportunities for career development, and prioritizing staff wellbeing.

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

Rebecca Foxall, Sister
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]