Housekeeper & Emergency Assessment Unit

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Salford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Foundation Trust based in Salford is seeking a motivated Housekeeper for their Emergency Assessment Unit. The ideal candidate will maintain high standards of cleanliness and contribute to an effective patient journey through teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Previous experience in a hospital setting is beneficial but not essential as training will be provided. Join us for a rewarding role with great career progression and a competitive benefits package including flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible working opportunities

Annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain cleanliness in clinical and non-clinical environments.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure as part of a team.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high cleaning standards in the unit.
• Manage stock and maintain department equipment.
• Assist in daily organization of the Emergency Assessment Unit.

Skills

Caring attitude

Organization skills

Communication skills

Job description

Housekeeper - Emergency Assessment Unit | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Employer: Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Salford, M6 8HD

Pay:

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours:

Disability Confident: Yes

Closing Date: 28/02/2026

About this job

We require a motivated and enthusiastic individual to work as the Band 2 Housekeeper for the Emergency Assessment Unit where you will play an important role in working together with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the patients receive safe, clean and personal care every time.

You will work with another housekeeper to maintain high standards contributing to an effective patient journey.

The role will include the undertaking of daily organisation, management of stock, maintenance of department equipment audits and cleanliness of the clinical and non-clinical environments.

You should have a caring attitude, as well as the ability to work effectively under direction in a highly pressurised environment as part of a multidisciplinary team.

It is essential that you are willing to undertake an active role in general organisation of the unit and are able to work in an orderly and systematic manner, possess good literacy, numeracy, communication and organisational skills.

Previous experience of working in a hospital setting would be advantageous to this role, however in-house training will be provided.

Our values

• care, appreciate and inspire
• to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility.

The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction.

By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
This advert closes on Thursday 5 Feb 2026

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