House Keeper

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Childrens Ward at North Manchester General Hospital as a Housekeeper. This full-time role involves ensuring a clean and organized clinical environment, supporting patient care, and collaborating with nursing staff. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication and organizational skills, and be committed to high standards of service.

Qualifications

• Empathize with patients and work effectively under pressure.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead Unit services such as catering, cleaning, and supplies.
• Order non-clinical supplies and maintain medical equipment.
• Support continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Job description

Childrens Ward at North Manchester General Hospital is looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Housekeeper to join our team. This is a full-time position to support the department with housekeeping duties.

We are seeking a person who is keen to work with this team, possesses excellent communication and organizational skills, and can ensure the smooth running of the Unit. The post holder will work as an integral part of the team to uphold high standards on the Unit.

As a Housekeeper, you will lead the Unit services such as catering, cleaning, equipment, and supplies. Your duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Talking to and reassuring patients
• Ordering non-clinical supplies
• Keeping the Unit clean and tidy
• Preparing snacks and drinks
• Reporting faults and expiration dates of equipment

Manchester Royal Infirmary at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading Trust for teaching, research, and specialist services in the North West of England.

We are seeking a motivated and committed Housekeeper to join our team, working 37.5 hours per week.

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 maintained, ordering supplies, and assisting with patient feedback initiatives such as 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, have an organized and positive approach, and be able to work effectively under pressure, utilizing excellent communication and teamwork skills.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, with a turnover of £2.8bn, creating an exceptional health and social care system for over 1 million patients annually. We bring together 10 hospitals and community services across Manchester, Trafford, and beyond, fostering collaboration and innovation. Our digital initiatives, including the Hive Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022, aim to improve clinical quality and operational efficiency.

As a major academic research center and education provider, we support high-quality research programs. Our Green Plan emphasizes sustainability in healthcare.

At MFT, we promote a culture of inclusion and equal opportunity, ensuring fair career development, health, and wellbeing for all staff. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Vicki Healey
• Job title: Ward Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]