housekeeper

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Ashton-under-Lyne seeks a motivated housekeeper to ensure a safe and caring environment for patients. Responsibilities include coordinating housekeeping duties, cleaning, and supporting administrative tasks. Previous NHS experience is desirable but not essential. The role offers flexible working, generous holiday allowances, and comprehensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working

27‑33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Free eye tests and health checks

Gym discount

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Extensive training development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an NHS clinical care setting is desirable but not essential.
• A polite and courteous manner towards patients and relatives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the patient's journey is safe and caring.
• Coordinate all housekeeping duties.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support for the ward area.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Role Summary

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic individual to join the team on the Acute Frailty Hub as a housekeeper. This role will ensure the patients journey is a safe and caring experience. Under the direction of the Sister/Charge Nurse you will help ensure that we provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment for our patients and supporting the day to day running of the housekeeping role. The post holder will work as an integral part of the team, responsible for the coordination of all housekeeping duties and work as part of the multi‑professional team.

The main elements of the role include catering responsibilities, cleaning, ordering of stores, minor maintenance of equipment, re‑stocking of areas, and other specified tasks as directed by the nurse in charge. The role may also include day‑to‑day administrative support for the effective running of the ward area. The role holder will be expected to work on their own initiative and plan their workload, although there will be senior colleagues around for advice.

Additional details regarding the post can be obtained by contacting a Recruiting Manager as per contact details below.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring the patients journey is safe and caring.
• Coordinating all housekeeping duties.
• Cleaning, ordering stores, and maintaining equipment.
• Restocking areas and performing minor maintenance.
• Providing day‑to‑day administrative support for the ward area.
• Planning and managing workload with initiative.

Key Requirements

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A polite and courteous manner towards patients and relatives.
• Ability to work under pressure as part of a team and organise own workload.
• Previous experience within an NHS clinical care setting is desirable but not essential.

How to Apply

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Trust Commitment

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

Diversity and Inclusion

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.

Benefits

• Flexible working
• 27‑33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Sick pay
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Free eye tests and health checks
• Gym discount
• Free bicycle loan scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance
• Extensive training development opportunities with paid mandatory training
• Protected training budget for staff
• Support for flexible working
• On‑site Occupational Health Service with fast track access to physio, counselling and complimentary therapies

Visa Sponsorship

This role is unfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Health and Care Worker visa route due to the position not meeting the minimum salary threshold of £25,000 per annum and/or the required skill level set by UK Visas and Immigration. We encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.

Additional Information

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners. The Trust is committed to making a difference to the environment; our "Save Planet Tameside & Glossop" strategy means that we work towards protecting our natural environment and "green" workplace practices at all times.

New colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome here at Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.

For our agenda for change staff, we offer a competitive benefits package with regular pay awards, annual leave of 27 days increasing to 33 days after 10 years and access to a competitive pension scheme to which both you and the Trust contribute. These terms and conditions are not applicable for Non‑Executive positions.