House Keeper

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking a motivated Housekeeper to join their Children's Ward team. This full-time role involves maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization, supporting both patients and staff in a clinical environment. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and organizational skills, ensuring a smooth operation within the unit. Candidates with previous NHS experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping duties.
• Experience working in NHS and familiarity with systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee services such as catering, cleaning, equipment, and supplies.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and organized clinical environment.
• Assist with obtaining patient feedback.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Education

Maths and English qualifications

Job description

Go back Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

House Keeper

The closing date is 25 May 2025

Children's 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 seek a person eager to work with this team, possessing excellent communication and organizational skills to ensure the smooth operation 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 oversee services such as catering, cleaning, equipment, and supplies. Responsibilities 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 equipment expiration dates

Main duties of the job

Manchester Royal Infirmary at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the 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. The position is 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 well-maintained, ordering supplies, and maintaining excellent computer records. You will also assist with obtaining patient feedback using tools like the 'What Matters To Me' tracker and the Friends and Family Test, as well as supporting continuous quality improvement initiatives.

You must empathize with patients and approach your duties with organization and positivity, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently. The role requires the ability to cope under pressure and to utilize excellent communication and teamwork skills.

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, with a turnover of £2.8bn, creating an exceptional integrated health and social care system for over 1 million patients annually.

Bringing together 10 hospitals and community services across Manchester, Trafford, and beyond, we promote collaborative working and transformation, encouraging our 28,000 staff to pursue ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts aspire to emulate, offering vast opportunities.

We have implemented digital innovations like Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022, to enhance clinical quality, patient and staff experience, and operational efficiency.

As a major academic Research Centre and Education provider, we support high-quality research programs. We are also committed to sustainability through our Green Plan, aiming to make healthcare more environmentally friendly.

At MFT, we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal career development opportunities, and prioritize staff health and wellbeing, shaping our future together.

Job responsibilities

For detailed responsibilities and the specific skills and experience required, please review the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents section.

We encourage you to read the Candidate Essentials Guide, which accompanies the Job Description and Person Specification. This guide provides information about the Trust, our benefits, and critical details to consider before applying.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity, and eliminating discrimination. We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. If you have any special requirements to assist with your application, contact us at [e-mail].

We look forward to hearing from you!

Person Specification

Education

• Maths and English qualifications

Experience

• Experience in housekeeping duties
• Experience working in NHS and familiarity with systems

General

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required through the Disclosure and Barring Service to review any criminal convictions.

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust