Housekeeper - Critical Care

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Oldham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Oldham is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper for Critical Care to ensure high standards of cleanliness and patient support. The role requires effective communication and teamwork, with responsibilities including stock management and maintaining the ICU. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience, and demonstrate strong organisational and reliability skills. This position offers a supportive environment within a large NHS trust that values care and flexibility.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Annual leave allowance

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Must communicate clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing.
• Effective team member able to relate to colleagues at all levels.
• Experience working in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the ICU and unit areas.
• Support nursing team and manage stock and equipment levels.
• Coordinate housekeeping tasks and perform audits on cleanliness.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Ability to prioritise work

Reliable and punctual

Education

Level 1 literacy and numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D‑G)

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience in a housekeeping role

Job description

Housekeeper - Critical Care

The closing date is 22 December 2025

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Housekeeper to provide efficient high‑quality service to patients and be responsible for the coordination of all patient facilities in the unit area.

We currently have 1 (37.5 hrs) full‑time position and 1 (24 hrs) position available.

Support the nursing team in maintaining high standards of cleanliness of the ICU, bed areas, equipment, and storage areas.

Report and monitor environmental cleanliness and safety and monitor quality standards.

Maintain stock and equipment levels.

The post provides an exciting challenge and an opportunity to support patients, the multi‑disciplinary team, and relatives.

Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise across multi‑agency and multi‑disciplinary departments are required.

Ability to work independently and adapt to an environment of changing priorities is essential.

Main duties of the job

This role includes daily organization, maintaining stock levels, audits and cleanliness of the environment.

Work with a fantastic, supportive team. Regular feedback and one‑to‑one support will be provided by the manager.

Duties include stores ordering, stock management, equipment maintenance, and general housekeeping of the unit.

Work in an orderly, systematic manner and possess literacy, IT, numeracy, communication and organisational skills.

Show caring attitude and ability to work effectively under direction as part of a multidisciplinary team.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people in Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues work across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners.

We seek people who demonstrate our core values – care, appreciate and inspire.

We offer purpose and flexibility, competitive benefits, an annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities.

Job responsibilities

See the Job Description and Person Specification under the supporting documents for full details.

Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Level 1 literacy and numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D‑G)
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience in a housekeeping role

Knowledge, Training & Experience

• Communicates succinctly, clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing
• Effective team member who can relate to colleagues at all levels with tact and diplomacy
• Experience working in a team

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to prioritise and organise own work
• Reliable and punctual

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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